DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — A pivotal Pioneer Football League matchup is set for Saturday as the surging Saint Thomas Tommies visit the Drake Bulldogs at Drake Stadium.

Both teams enter the contest on winning streaks, with Saint Thomas (5-3) having won three straight and Drake (6-2) victorious in its last five games. The Tommies are coming off a dominant 45-0 home victory over Marist, where quarterback Andy Peters led the offense, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.

The Bulldogs are fresh off a 24-19 road win against Butler. Their offense was powered by a balanced attack, with running back Nick Herman rushing for 113 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Logan Inagawa efficiently passed for 244 yards and a score.

The game features a clash of strengths. Saint Thomas’s offense has been explosive during its streak, averaging over 50 points per game in its last three outings. Drake’s defense has been equally stout, posting two shutouts during its five-game winning streak.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this contest is projected to be a close one, with Saint Thomas edging Drake 30-26. The outcome will have significant implications in the PFL standings as both teams make a push for the conference title.

Following this game, Saint Thomas will host Presbyterian on Nov. 15, while Drake will travel to face Dayton the same day.