Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Tye Athletic Field, Lake Wales, Florida
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA)
Weather Forecast (Lake Wales, FL)
Temperature: 84°F at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds, 10–12 mph winds
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning, especially for Warner’s thinner roster
Injury Report
St. Thomas Bobcats (3-1):
RB Jalen Clark – Probable (ankle, limited practice but expected to play)
WR Chris Jean – Questionable (hamstring, game-time decision)
Defense otherwise healthy and rested after bye week
Warner Royals (0-4):
QB rotation unsettled after injuries; starter expected to be sophomore Caleb Pierce (ankle soreness but cleared)
OL depth thin after two season-ending injuries
Secondary at full strength
Key Player Matchups
St. Thomas QB Tyler Thomas vs. Warner Secondary
Thomas has thrown for 9 TDs in 4 games, and Warner’s defense has allowed over 250 passing yards per game.
Warner RB Committee vs. St. Thomas Front Seven
Warner averages just 92 rushing yards per game; St. Thomas allows only 3.1 yards per carry. If Warner can’t establish the run, they’ll be forced into predictable passing downs.
Special Teams Edge
St. Thomas kicker has been perfect inside 40 yards, while Warner has missed 3 field goals this season. Hidden points could matter if Warner keeps it close.
Recent Team Form
St. Thomas Bobcats (3-1, 1-0 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Defeated Florida Memorial 31–17, controlling time of possession
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense (+5 turnover margin)
Weakness: Penalties (averaging 8 per game)
Warner Royals (0-4, 0-1 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Lost 43–15 to Florida Memorial, struggled defensively in the second half
Strength: Young QB shows flashes of mobility and arm talent
Weakness: Offensive line protection and defensive stamina
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 6
Series Record: St. Thomas leads 5–1
Recent Trend: St. Thomas has won 5 straight, including a 60–32 victory in 2024.
At Lake Wales: St. Thomas leads 2–1
Betting Trends
St. Thomas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 Sun Conference games
Warner is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 overall
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings
Historical Betting Results:
St. Thomas has covered in 4 of the last 5 matchups
Average margin of victory for St. Thomas in the last 3 games: +21.3 points
Predicted Score: St. Thomas 41, Warner 20
Game Odds
St. Thomas Bobcats – 17
Warner Royals 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
