Thomasville, Ga. - The newly ranked No.1 team in the country looks to defend their top ranking for the first time as they travel to Thomas on Halloween. 

Game Details
Teams: #1 St. Thomas University (8-0 Overall, 4-0 Sun) at Thomas University (1-7 Overall, 0-4 Sun)
Date: Saturday, October 31 | 4:00 pm
Location: Thomasville, Ga. | Veterans Memorial Stadium
Media Coverage: Live Video | Live Stats | Game Notes

Matchup History

The Bobcats lead the all-time series history over the Night Hawks, 3-0. Last season, St. Thomas defeated Thomas 66-13. The last time these two teams played in Thomasville in 2024, the Bobcats won 56-14. In 2025, the Bobcats had 516 total yards of offense, compared to Thomas's 149 yards. Isaiah Lopez had a great game last year against Thomas, rushing for 116 yards, scoring two rushing touchdowns, and having 56 receiving yards. 

No. 1 in the NAIA

For the first time in program history, the Bobcats are ranked first in the NAIA Football Polls. This past week was the first edition of the National Selection Committee Poll, which is voted on by the people who are selecting playoff teams and matchups. Analytically, the Bobcats are also the best in the NAIA in the Football Performance Indicator metric. 

1,000 Yards on the Season

Isaiah Lopez has reached 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his college career, as he passed the milestone last weekend at Southeastern. Lopez currently has rushed for 1,101 yards, which is the third-most in the NAIA. His 14 rushing touchdowns are also tied for the fifth-most in the country. Lopez has scored the most points in the NAIA, with 120 so far this season. 

Stopping the Run

St. Thomas continues to be the best rushing defense in the NAIA, as they have allowed 57.0 yards per game on the ground. The next closest team is OUAZ, who has allowed 65.1 rushing yards per game. The Bobcats will be facing a Thomas rushing attack that averages 65.3 yards per game on the ground, which is the sixth-fewest in the NAIA. Zach Marino has been a big factor in stopping the run, as his 8.5 tackles per game is the third most in The Sun Conference. 

Scouting Thomas

Thomas enters play on a four-game losing streak. Their only win at this point in the season has come against Andrew College. The Night Hawks average 9.63 points per game, while allowing 51 points per game. Defensively, Mustapha Kromah, who is from the Ivory Coast, leads The Sun Conference with 10.3 tackles per game.