St. Thomas - Minnesota vs Presbyterian College Predictions October 3, 2026
St. Thomas - Minnesota will beat Presbyterian College, with a projected score of St. Thomas 38, Presbyterian 17. The Tommies’ 304 rushing yards against San Diego are the strongest matchup reason against a team allowing 54.0 points per game during three consecutive losses. Neither the supplied 25.5-point spread nor the 54.5 total offers a strong enough betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass.
St. Thomas - Minnesota vs Presbyterian College prediction and best bet
St. Thomas has the stronger case to win this Pioneer Football League matchup. Its September 26 victory over San Diego paired 50 points with 554 total yards, including substantial contributions from both Gabriel Abel and Nick Peipert. Presbyterian enters after a 42-7 loss at Marist, making the contrast in recent performance difficult to overlook.
The betting question is tougher. St. Thomas -25.5 (-120) requires a victory by at least 26 points, while Presbyterian +25.5 (-150) carries a substantial price for backing a struggling team. The forecast favors St. Thomas by 21, but that cushion is too fragile to justify the underdog wager. Both the spread and total are passes.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Saturday, October 3, 2026. Kickoff: 12 p.m. CT, according to St. Thomas Athletics.
Venue: Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: St. Thomas is 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the PFL. Presbyterian is 1-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play, with three consecutive losses.
SportsJaw spread: St. Thomas -25.5 (-120); Presbyterian +25.5 (-150).
SportsJaw total: Over 54.5 (-125); Under 54.5 (-100).