Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: AutoNation Field at St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM EDT.
- Capacity: ~2,000.
- Event: Band/Youth Football Day at St. Thomas.
Weather Forecast (Miami Gardens, FL)
- Conditions: Hot and humid with scattered clouds.
- Temperature at kickoff: ~30°C (86°F).
- Winds: 10–14 km/h from the east.
- Chance of rain: 25% (typical South Florida afternoon showers).
- Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning; rain could briefly affect passing/kicking.
Injury Report
- Ave Maria Gyrenes (1–2):
- QB1 healthy after strong showing vs. Fort Lauderdale.
- RB rotation intact; starter averaging 90+ yards/game.
- One starting LB questionable with a shoulder injury.
- St. Thomas Bobcats (2–1):
- QB1 healthy, averaging 240 passing yards/game.
- WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
- DL missing one rotational player (out for season).
Key Player Matchups
- Ave Maria QB vs. St. Thomas Secondary:
The Gyrenes’ QB threw for 2 TDs in their win over Fort Lauderdale. He’ll face a Bobcats defense that has allowed just 1 passing TD in their last two games. - St. Thomas QB vs. Ave Maria Pass Rush:
The Bobcats’ QB has been efficient, but Ave Maria’s front seven has generated 6 sacks in 3 games. - RB Battle:
Ave Maria’s ground game (150+ yards/game) vs. St. Thomas’ front seven, which has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 2 of 3 games.
Recent Team Form
- Ave Maria Gyrenes (1–2):
- L vs. Lindsey Wilson (3–37).
- L at Cumberland (7–55).
- W vs. Fort Lauderdale (36–12).
- Trend: Offense improving, but defense has struggled against ranked opponents.
- St. Thomas Bobcats (2–1):
- W vs. Fort Lauderdale (55–7).
- L at Lindsey Wilson (24–52).
- W vs. Georgetown (Ky.) (home).
- Trend: Explosive offense at home, tested against national powers on the road.
Conference Context
- Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA).
- Implications:
- St. Thomas (2–1) is aiming to stay in the top tier of the Sun standings and push for a playoff berth.
- Ave Maria (1–2) is looking to get back to .500 and prove they can compete with ranked Sun opponents.
Series History
- All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: St. Thomas leads the modern series.
- Recent Meetings:
- 2024: St. Thomas defeated Ave Maria.
- 2023: St. Thomas won convincingly.
- Trend: Bobcats have won 4 straight vs. Gyrenes.
Betting Trends
- St. Thomas Bobcats:
- 6–2 ATS in last 8 home games.
- 5 of last 7 games have gone over due to offensive firepower.
- Ave Maria Gyrenes:
- 2–6 ATS in last 8 vs. ranked Sun opponents.
- 4 of last 6 games have gone under due to offensive inconsistency.
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: St. Thomas –14, won 38–17 → Cover, Over.
- 2023: St. Thomas –20, won 41–10 → Cover, Over.
- 2022: St. Thomas –17, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Ave Maria Gyrenes 54
St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
