University of St. Thomas Athletics
Valparaiso
Tommies return to O'Shaughnessy Stadium to host Valparaiso
10/15/2025 10:24:00 AM | Football
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The University of St. Thomas football team is back to its winning ways. The Tommies earned a resounding 57-13 win at Davidson last weekend, improving to 3-3 overall and 1-2 in Pioneer Football League (PFL) play. St. Thomas will look to secure its first conference win at O'Shaughnessy Stadium this season when it hosts Valparaiso at 1:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 18.
PREGAME FESTIVITIES
PURPLE ON THE PLAZA: Purple on the Plaza, presented by Wings Credit Union, kicks off at 11:00 a.m. on the John P. Monahan Plaza. The pregame fanfest is free and open for all to attend and will include performances from the Tommie dance and cheer teams, an appearance from Tommie, prizes, giveaways, and fun for all.
PRIDE & PASSION SCHOLARSHIP: St. Thomas students will have a chance to win a $3000 scholarship during the fourth quarter of Saturday's game.
HOW TO WATCH
Tickets are still available for Saturday's Family Weekend matchup between the Tommies and Beacons and can be purchased at www.tommiesports.com. Students can claim their tickets online as well.
WATCH: Fans can watch Saturday's contest on FOX9+.
STREAMING: Saturday's game will stream on MIDCO+ and the MIDCO Sports Plus app. For the low price of $29.99 a month, St. Thomas fans can purchase a Midco Sports All-In package, giving them access to the Summit League Network, CCHA TV and all Tommie football games. For $9.99 a month, fans can purchase a different package, giving them access to the Summit League Network and all St. Thomas home football games.
RADIO: Fans can listen to Saturday's contest between St. Thomas and Butler on 1500 ESPN and through the Varsity Network App.
LIVE STATS: Live stats will be available through tommiesports.com.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
CASHLESS CONCESSIONS: Concessions will be available for purchase inside O'Shaughnessy Stadium. Vendors will be selling both classic stadium fare and more upscale options as well as various drink options. Please note that all concessions at football are cashless beginning this season.
PARKING: Fans will be able to park in the Anderson Parking Facility (APF) free of charge for Thursday's season opener, which is located at the corner of Cretin and Grand Avenue. Street parking is also available on a first come, first serve basis.
TICKETS: Fans must digitally download tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay prior to arriving at O'Shaughnessy Stadium. Additionally, all gates will open one hour prior to kickoff.
TOP STORYLINES:
VINTAGE IS IN: St. Thomas looked like the Tommies of old last weekend, upending Davidson 57-13 for its first 50+ point performance since November 2021. Fueled by a 29-point first half, the Tommies dominated en route to their first PFL win of the season. Head Coach Glenn Caruso improved to 50-0 all-time at St. Thomas when his team scores 50 or more points in a game.
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