Football Game Preview: Nicolet Knights vs. Hartford Orioles + How To Watch

Nicolet hasn't had much luck against Hartford recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Knights will take on the Orioles at 7:00 p.m. Neither Nicolet nor Hartford posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.

Last Friday, Nicolet came up short against West Bend West and fell 21-8.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Hartford's offense. They took a blow against Homestead on Friday, falling 48-0. While losing is never fun, the Orioles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 121st, while the Highlanders are ranked eighth).

Nicolet's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Hartford, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

Nicolet couldn't quite finish off Hartford in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 and fell 21-19. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.