FCS-CFB Game Preview: Presbyterian Blue Hose (7-0) vs. Dayton Flyers (5-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Welcome Stadium, 1601 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast: 56°F at kickoff, partly cloudy, winds 6–9 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Presbyterian Blue Hose:

Last game: 42-7 win vs. Stetson

Offense: ~34.0 PPG, 410 YPG (balanced attack, efficient red-zone scoring).

Defense: ~14.0 PPG allowed, 280 YPG allowed (top 3 in Pioneer).

Strength: +10 turnover margin, 7-game winning streak.

Dayton Flyers:

Last game: 23-17 loss vs. Butler

Offense: ~27.0 PPG, 370 YPG (pass-heavy, but inconsistent).

Defense: ~21.0 PPG allowed, 310 YPG allowed.

Strength: Strong at home (3-0 this season).

Injury Report

Presbyterian: No major injuries reported; RB rotation healthy.

Dayton: WR depth thin; starting QB probable despite minor ankle tweak.

Key Player Matchups

QB (Presbyterian): 1,650 yards, 14 TD, 4 INT – efficient distributor.

RB1 (Presbyterian): 620 yards, 7 TD – reliable ground threat.

WR1 (Presbyterian): 540 yards, 6 TD – deep-ball specialist.

QB (Dayton): 1,480 yards, 12 TD, 6 INT – capable but turnover-prone.

RB (Dayton): 510 yards, 4 TD – key to keeping balance.

WR (Dayton): 580 yards, 5 TD – top target in red zone.

Series History

All-time: Dayton leads series 2–1.

Recent: Presbyterian won 28-7 in 2024; Dayton won 52-28 in 2022.

Betting Trends

Presbyterian: 6-1 ATS this season; 4-0 ATS in Pioneer play.

Dayton: 4-3 ATS; 2-1 ATS at home.

Totals: Presbyterian 5 of 7 OVER; Dayton 3 of 7 OVER.

Historical Betting Results: Last 2 meetings split 1–1 ATS.

Projection: Presbyterian 27 – Dayton 24

Game Odds

Presbyterian Blue Hose                 51

Dayton Flyers                                    – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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