The PFL picked up its seventh and eighth nonconference FCS wins of 2025 as San Diego and Dayton each pulled off come-from-behind wins on the road to highlight the Pioneer Football League’s Week 4 scoreboard. Presbyterian improved to 4-0 with a home victory while Davidson and Morehead State also posted home wins.
 
San Diego overcame a 21-point first-quarter deficit by scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth to secure a 42-36 victory at Princeton. Dayton used Robby Smart’s 21-yard field goal with 3:28 left to topple Robert Morris.

PFL Week 4 Notables

• San Diego picked up its second win against a nonconference opponent this season. It is the first win by a PFL team against the Ivy League since 2017 when Stetson defeated Brown.
• Presbyterian starts a season 4-0 for the first time since 1959. It is their eighth consecutive victory dating back to last season, tying Tennessee Tech (which was inactive in Week 4) for the FCS’ longest win streak.
• Dayton’s win at Robert Morris was the PFL’s third in three tries against the Northeast Conference this season.

PFL Scoreboard: Week 4

Saturday, September 20
San Diego def. Princeton, 42-36
Presbyterian def. Bluefield, 76-3
Harvard def. Stetson, 59-7
South Dakota def. Drake, 42-21
Dayton def. Robert Morris, 17-14
North Dakota def. Valparaiso, 58-7
Morehead State def. Kentucky Christian, 45-28
Davidson def. Greensboro, 48-0
Weber State def. Butler, 38-24
 

PFL Recaps: Saturday, September 20

San Diego def. Princeton, 42-36

PRINCETON, N.J. – Adam Criter ran for three fourth-quarter touchdowns, powering San Diego to a 42-35 victory against Princeton on Saturday at Princeton Stadium. The Toreros overcame a slow start that saw the Tigers score 21 unanswered first-quarter points. The two teams combined for five touchdowns in the second quarter, with San Diego scoring 21 points to trail 35-21 at halftime. Neither team scored again until 9:50 remaining in the game Criter scored his first touchdown on a four-yard run. After Princeton fumbled on the first play of its ensuing possession, San Diego needed just three plays to cover the 32 yards with Criter breaking through for a 24-yard touchdown run to tie the game. The Toreros defense stood up again, forcing a three-and-out on the game’s next possession. San Diego then drove 81 yards in 11 plays, with Criter providing the winning touch on an eight-yard touchdown run. Criter finished with 105 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries. San Diego quarterback Tyler Voss completed 25-of-34 passes for 237 yards and three touchdowns – all in the second quarter.

Presbyterian def. Bluefield, 76-3

CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian scored 10 touchdowns and powered past Bluefield, 76-3, on Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The Blue Hose opened the game with 27 points in the first quarter and added 30 second-quarter points to swamp the Ramblin’ Rams. Presbyterian quarterback Collin Hurst needed only a 15-of-18 passing day to amass 287 yards and four touchdown throws. Zach Switzer ran for two touchdowns on 11 carries and 53 yards and added a touchdown as part of a 3-reception, 68-yard effort.

Harvard def. Stetson, 59-7

DeLAND, Fla. – Harvard saw seven different players score touchdowns as the Crimson raced out to a 45-0 halftime lead and didn’t look back in a 59-7 victory against Stetson on Saturday at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. Stetson broke through on the opening drive of the second half, going 75 yards in 12 plays with Kael Alexander finding Michael Dempsey for a 30-yard touchdown pass. Alexander completed 11-of-20 passes for 113 yards, but Stetson was held to 205 offensive yards.

South Dakota def. Drake, 42-21

VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota raced out to a 42-7 lead midway through the third quarter and fended off a late Drake charge for a 42-21 victory on Saturday at The DakotaDome. Drake got on the board midway through the second quarter on Logan Inagawa’s one-yard touchdown run. But South Dakota scored the game’s next four touchdowns to build a 42-7 advantage with 8:29 left in the third quarter. Drake battled back with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, both with Inagawa involved as he ran for a one-yard touchdown run and threw a six-yard touchdown to Chase Schutty. Inagawa completed 15-of-19 passes for 164 yards, ran for 73 yards on 19 carries and was responsible for all three Bulldogs touchdowns.

Dayton def. Robert Morris, 17-14

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Dayton scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, including Robby Smart’s 21-yard field goal with 3:28 left, to stun Robert Morris 17-14 on Saturday at Joe Walton Stadium. The Colonials and Flyers traded touchdowns in each quarter with Robert Morris scoring in the first and third frames and Dayton scoring to tie the game in the second and tying the game again in the fourth. Dayton quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer threw for both touchdowns, finding Gavin Lochow for a seven-yard score in the second quarter, then connecting with Luke Hansen for a 26-yarder in the fourth quarter. The Flyer defense forced a punt after tying the game and the Flyers went 77 yards in nine plays to set up Smart’s game-winning field goal. Schondelmyer completed 13-of-20 passes for 194 yards along with the two touchdowns.

North Dakota def. Valparaiso, 58-7

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota used a 17-point second quarter to build a 24-0 halftime lead and then added 24 points in the third to down Valparaiso, 58-7 on Saturday at the Alerus Center. Valparaiso appeared to get some momentum to start the second half when Rowan Keefe connected with Micah Mackey on a 67-yard touchdown catch-and-carry. However, the Fighting Hawks responded immediately as Sawyer Seidl returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown to jump-start the hosts' second half. Keefe completed 8-of-15 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown as the Beacons were held to 159 offensive yards.

Morehead State def. Kentucky Christian, 45-28

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Morehead State scored three straight touchdowns in the second quarter to build a 31-14 halftime lead and didn’t look back in a 45-28 victory against Kentucky Christian on Saturday at Jayne Stadium. Eagles quarterback Carter Cravens was responsible for five touchdowns in the win, passing for four TDs on a 18-of-23, 311-yard day through the air and running for a touchdown on five carries for 23 yards. Morehead State’s Craig Cunningham and Isaac Stopke ran for 138 and 102 yards, respectively.

Davidson def. Greensboro, 48-0

DAVIDSON, N.C. – Davidson’s offense broke out for seven touchdowns in the opening 34 minutes to roll past Greensboro College, 48-0, on Saturday at Davidson College stadium. Davidson quarterback Coulter Cleland needed only a 6-for-12 day passing to throw for three touchdowns and 122 yards. Mari Adams ran for two touchdowns and 56 yards on 10 carries, while Mason Sheron and Casey Bullock also ran for touchdowns.

Weber State def. Butler, 38-24

OGDEN, Utah – Quarterback Gabe Passini ran for a touchdown and passed for another but Butler could not complete its come-from-behind effort in a 38-24 loss to Weber State on Saturday at Stewart Stadium. Weber State opened up a 13-0 lead in the first quarter as its defense did not allow a Butler first down in the frame. Butler turned the tide with a 75-yard drive that finished in an Ethan Loss two-yard touchdown run less than five minutes into the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 13-7. But Weber State scored the game’s next two touchdowns to extend the lead back to 27-7 before the Bulldogs responded with the half’s final 10 points, to close within 27-17 at halftime. Weber State scored a field goal for the third quarter’s only points and a 30-17 lead. Passini took over the Bulldogs next scoring drive, rushing for all 65 yards on the five-play drive, including a 12-yard touchdown run to get within six points, 30-24. Neither team would yield more than a seven-yard drive until Weber State’s decisive 6-play, 64-yard drive to score a touchdown with 2:54 remaining. Passini ran for 175 yards and a touchdown and added a touchdown on 5-of-9 passing for 51 yards.