NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Southeastern (FL) Fire (5-1) vs. St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats (4-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: AutoNation Field, Miami Gardens, Florida

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET

Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA)

Broadcast: STU Bobcats streaming network

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain showers likely, humid

Temperature: High near 85°F (29°C), low around 80°F (27°C)

Winds: ENE 15–20 mph

Impact: Passing/kicking games could be affected by wind gusts; ground game may be emphasized.

Injury Report

Southeastern: No major reported injuries; QB Henry Austad expected to start.

St. Thomas: RB Rontavious Farm (ankle) listed as probable; WR David Hayes (hamstring) questionable.

Key Player Matchups

QB Henry Austad (SEU) – 1,200+ passing yards, 12 TDs; efficient but turnover-prone under pressure.

WR Leroy Lopez (SEU) – Deep threat, 83 yards and TD in 2024 meeting.

QB Keely Watson (STU) – 1,100+ passing yards, 9 TDs; dual-threat capability.

RB Rontavious Farm (STU) – Workhorse back, 133 yards vs. SEU in 2024.

WR David Hayes (STU) – 500+ yards, 5 TDs; caught 41-yard TD in last year’s win.

Recent Team Forms

Southeastern: Won 3 straight before a narrow loss to Keiser; defense allowing just 18 PPG.

St. Thomas: Strong at home (3-0), but inconsistent on the road; coming off a 35-14 loss to Keiser.

Series History

All-time series: Tied 4-4 (2019–2024)

Last 4 meetings: St. Thomas has won all four (2022–2024).

Last Meeting (Nov. 2, 2024): St. Thomas 20, Southeastern 17 – decided by late FG.

Largest SEU win: 49-7 (2019).

Largest STU win: 34-14 (2022).

Betting Trends:

SEU is 5-1 ATS in last 6 games as an underdog.

STU is 7-3 ATS in last 10 home games.

Last 3 meetings have gone Under the total (avg. 43.3 points).

Historical Betting Results

2024: STU -2.5, won 20-17 (Under 48.5)

2023: STU -6.5, won 33-21 (Over 46.5)

2022: STU -3.5, won 20-13 (Under 45.5)

2021: SEU -4.5, won 24-21 (Under 49.5)

Projected Score: St. Thomas 24, Southeastern 20

Game Odds

Southeastern Fire (FL)                   47.5

St. Thomas Bobcats (FL)                – 3.5

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

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