Birkets made a statement on Saturday night, thrashing Catamounts 62-10 in their regular-season opener. The hosts dominated from the opening whistle at their stadium, putting together a performance that left little doubt about their intentions for the campaign. Catamounts arrived with mixed form but found themselves completely outclassed.
What struck me watching was how Birkets controlled everything. They'd beaten the Eagles 34-15 the previous week and showed similar authority here. Catamounts, meanwhile, had won 45-21 against the Colonels but lost 28-19 to the Fighting Camels. That inconsistency showed through in spades.
The margin tells you everything you need to know. Sixty-two points against ten is not a contest. By then you understand this was never going to be close. The hosts did not just win — they dismantled.
Looking at recent form, you see why. Birkets won both their opening fixtures. Catamounts split theirs. The gap between the two sides was apparent long before kickoff.
What this means for the standings remains to be seen, but the message from Birkets is clear. They came out swinging and hit hard.