Venue, Date & Time
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH 45417
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio (WHIO)
Weather Forecast (Dayton, OH – Kickoff)
Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, warming to low 70s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: 0% chance — no weather‑driven impact expected
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Thomas More
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Southern Illinois.
Dayton
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Eastern Illinois.
Notes:
Thomas More is in its second year of NCAA Division II membership and faces an FCS opponent for the second straight week.
Dayton is a perennial Pioneer Football League contender, looking to rebound in its home opener.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games, incl. 2024)
Thomas More
L 49‑3 @ Southern Illinois (2025)
W 25‑28 vs. Lake Erie (2024)
W 47‑12 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (2024)
L 38‑17 @ Hillsdale (2024)
L 34‑17 vs. Findlay (2024)
Dayton
L 24‑14 @ Eastern Illinois (2025)
L 32‑9 @ St. Thomas (2024)
W 26‑14 vs. Valparaiso (2024)
L 16‑10 vs. San Diego (2024)
W 27‑24 @ Butler (2024)
Key Player Matchups
Thomas More Offense vs. Dayton Defense
Thomas More managed just 31 rushing yards and 261 passing yards in Week 1, failing to score a touchdown.
Dayton’s defense allowed 465 total yards to EIU but forced 1 turnover; look for adjustments to contain the Saints’ passing game.
Dayton Offense vs. Thomas More Defense
Dayton QB threw for 261 yards and 2 TDs in Week 1 but the Flyers rushed for only 31 yards on 19 carries.
Thomas More surrendered 336 rushing yards to SIU; Dayton may try to establish the run early to open up play‑action.
Special Teams Edge
Dayton’s kicking game went 0‑for‑2 on field goals in Week 1 — an area to watch in a potentially low‑scoring game.
Thomas More’s coverage units will be tested by Dayton’s return game.
Series History
All‑Time: Dayton leads 1‑0
Last Meeting: Dayton 18, Thomas More 7 — when both were Division III programs.
Trend: First meeting since Dayton’s move to FCS and Thomas More’s transition to Division II.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Thomas More
0‑2 SU vs. FCS opponents since 2023.
Allowed 40+ points in both FCS matchups.
Dayton
17‑3 SU in last 20 home openers.
5‑1 SU in last 6 non‑conference home games.
Under has hit in 4 of last 6 home openers.
Game Odds
Thomas More Saints 48.5
Dayton Flyers – 27.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
