KYOU Game of the Week football: Fairfield vs Benton

FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KYOU) — The Fairfield Trojans will host the Benton Community Bobcats at Trojan Stadium in a Week 1 matchup.

Fairfield fell 29-12 to Benton on the road last season. The Trojans finished the 2025 season at 3-6, with four of their losses decided by 12 points or less.

Benton finished 5-5 last year and reached the Class 3A playoffs.

Fairfield returns senior running back Ethan Bisgard, who rushed for 1,082 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025 while also leading the team in receiving with 202 yards.

Fairfield’s defense also returns experience. Bisgard led the defense with over 30 tackles last year. Defender Tucker Robertson recorded over 25 tackles.

Also, this week:

• Ottumwa travels to Oskaloosa, 7:30 p.m.
• Cardinal hosts New London, 7 p.m.
• Albia visits Chariton, 7 p.m.
• Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont hosts North Mahaska, 7 p.m.
• Sigourney-Keota hosts PCM, 7 p.m.