Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Republic Bank Field at Griffin Plaza (capacity ~3,000)
Location: Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / G‑MAC Digital Network
Special Note: This is Thomas More’s Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Crestview Hills, KY)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, mild fall evening
Temperature: ~73°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Lake Erie Storm (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
QB Luke Casey – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Jaylen Myers – Questionable (hamstring)
Thomas More Saints (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
QB Kameron Smith – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Brown – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Luke Casey (Lake Erie) vs Thomas More Secondary
Casey has struggled with turnovers; Thomas More’s defense has been opportunistic despite losses.
RB Jaylen Myers (Lake Erie) vs LB Tyler Ross (Thomas More)
Myers is Lake Erie’s top rusher; Ross leads the Saints in tackles.
QB Kameron Smith (Thomas More) vs Lake Erie Pass Rush
Smith has shown flashes but faces a Storm defense that has allowed over 30 PPG.
WR Jalen Brown (Thomas More) vs CB Marcus Hall (Lake Erie)
Brown is Thomas More’s deep threat; Hall is Lake Erie’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Lake Erie (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
L 27–14 vs Tiffin (9/27/25)
L 33–3 vs Findlay (9/20/25)
L 35–31 vs Wheeling (9/13/25)
L 63–6 vs Ferris State (9/6/25)
Offense: ~13.5 PPG Defense: ~39.5 PPG
Thomas More (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
L 37–7 @ Findlay (9/27/25)
L 10–6 @ Northwood (9/20/25)
L 38–0 @ Dayton (9/6/25)
L 49–3 @ Southern Illinois (8/30/25)
Offense: ~6.5 PPG Defense: ~33.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Series tied 1–1
Recent:
2024: Thomas More 28–25 (in Painesville, OH)
2023: Lake Erie 31–28 (in Crestview Hills, KY)
Trend: Both games have been decided by 3 points, suggesting another close battle.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Lake Erie: 1–3 ATS last 4
Thomas More: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Both 2023 and 2024 matchups went UNDER the total
Each team has covered once in the last two meetings
Projected Score: Thomas More 24 – Lake Erie 20
Game Odds
Lake Erie Storm 47.5
Thomas More Saints – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
