BANGOR – Homecoming at Husson College is always a fun day for the school’s students, faculty, staff and alumni, but today’s festivities are expected to be further enhanced.

Husson will play its first home football game since reinstating the program last year when coach Gabby Price’s Braves face Mount Ida in a 1:30 p.m. Division III game at the John Winkin Complex.

The goalposts are anchored, the yard lines are painted and the bleachers are in place as Husson’s baseball facility has been transformed into a small football facility.

“It’s all happened within the last 10 days said Husson athletics spokesman and men’s basketball coach Warren Caruso, who complimented Keith Bosley and the entire Husson staff with helping get the facility ready for the game.

“It’s certainly going to be a proud day,” Caruso said. “There seems to be a big buzz about it around the community.”

Husson has rented a large section of bleachers that will accommodate approximately 1,000 fans in addition to some secondary bleachers and standing room. Caruso said Winkin Complex will be able to accommodate between 1,200 and 1,300 fans, with overflow seating available outside the facility over by the left field line of the baseball field.

Nobody is more excited about the Homecoming game than Husson’s players.

“There is quite a bit of chatter about this first home game, the significance, and how we’re going to do,” said sophomore tailback Justin Spencer of Orrington. “There’s going to be a lot of friends and family that are going to support us. It’s a great thing.”

Husson’s students, faculty, staff and alumni will be admitted to the football game free, while the college is holding a free barbecue for students and has set aside a tailgating area for alumni and fans.

Today’s activities also include a volleyball match, a field hockey game and Husson’s Sports Hall of Fame inductions. Price hopes the entire community embraces the day’s events.

“I would say everybody’s excited about the day, not only football but volleyball and field hockey, homecoming in general,” Price said. “I think it’s just another example where athletics can improve and add to campus life.”