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Presbyterian Blue Hose

3rd in Pioneer

3–32026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record3–36 completed games reported
Points per game27.3Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game40.2Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, Presbyterian has scored 164 points and allowed 241. Its scoring margin is -12.8 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Updated Oct 11, 9:21 PM UTCData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Presbyterian

American college football program

Presbyterian Blue Hose competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Presbyterian Blue Hose football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Presbyterian College located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS); while Presbyterian is a full member of the Big South Conference, it plays football in the Pioneer Football League. The current head coach is Matt Rahl, who was hired in December 2025 to replace Steve Englehart. Presbyterian's first football team was fielded in 1913. The team plays its home games at the 6,500 seat Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton, South Carolina. The Blue Hose began a transition to non-scholarship football in 2017 and left Big South football after the 2019 season, while otherwise remaining a full Big South member. The Blue Hose football program played the 2020–21 season as an independent and joined the Pioneer

Conference
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Home venue
Bailey Memorial Stadium
Next opponent
Stetson Hatters
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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Aug 27W 47–37Bailey Memorial Stadium
Sep 5L 3–62Five Star Stadium
Sep 19L 14–58E.J. Whitmire Stadium
Sep 26L 7–42Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field
Oct 3W 55–21Bailey Memorial Stadium
Oct 10W 38–21Bailey Memorial Stadium
Oct 172:00 PM ETSpec Martin Memorial Stadium
Oct 241:00 PM ETBrown Field
Oct 311:00 PM ETBailey Memorial Stadium
Nov 1412:00 PM ETPhil Simms Stadium
Nov 211:00 PM ETBailey Memorial Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

9Deverious AbercrombieWR6' 4"195 lbsSeniorGreenville, SC
22Bryton BakerWR6' 1"180 lbsFreshmanSaint Augustine, FL
89Lucas BarzTE6' 1"215 lbsSophomoreFort Mill, SC
8Zay BattenQB6' 3"210 lbsFreshmanHendersonville, TN
58Joshua BerndtOL6' 2"280 lbsFreshmanLexington, SC
82Tucker BolenWR5' 9"145 lbsJuniorLeesville, SC
71Mark BothersOL6' 3"285 lbsSeniorChapin, SC
61Alex BrantOL6' 0"300 lbsFreshmanJupiter, FL
54Mike BrennanOL6' 2"295 lbsJuniorHollywood, FL
59Stephen BrooksOL6' 3"305 lbsJuniorWaynesville, NC
69Ellington Brooks-LytleOL6' 4"310 lbsJuniorDecatur, GA
20Jackson BurlesonRB5' 7"180 lbsSeniorSacramento, CA
88Thomas ChandlerTE6' 2"205 lbsFreshmanGreenwood, SC
75Marcello ColemanOL6' 4"295 lbsSeniorJacksonville, FL
77Sebastian CoppolaOL6' 4"290 lbsJuniorEssex Junction, VT
12AJ DavisWR5' 11"162 lbsSophomoreJacksonville, FL
83Davitt DohertyWR6' 0"180 lbsFreshmanPonte Vedra, FL
13Dre'Von DopsonQB6' 2"180 lbsFreshmanColumbia, SC
74Kaleb FerschkeOL6' 5"293 lbsJuniorStuart, FL
17Cameron FieldsWR6' 1"204 lbsJuniorAshford, AL
29Josh GibsonWR6' 0"175 lbsFreshmanRidgeland, SC
88Darion GriffinTE6' 5"230 lbsSophomoreWellford, SC
80Ricky GuilloryWR6' 0"180 lbsSeniorMonterey, CA
11Damari HellerWR6' 2"200 lbsSeniorFort Lauderdale, FL
81Jake HickoxWR6' 6"203 lbsFreshmanRoswell, GA
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage62.1
Completions121
Interception Percentage1.50
Interceptions3
Longest Pass73
Net Passing Yards1,463
Net Passing Yards Per Game243.8
Passing Attempts195
Passing Touchdown %5.10
Passing Touchdowns10
Passer Rating139.0
Total Sacks14

Rushing

Rushing Attempts247
Rushing Yards963
Yards Per Rush Attempt3.9
Long Rushing25
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns13
Rushing Yards Per Game160.5
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs55
Team Games Played6
Total Yards2,426

Receiving

Receptions121
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,463
Receiving Yards1,463
Receiving Touchdowns10
Long Reception73
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game243.8
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs65

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs132
Rushing 1st downs55
Passing 1st downs65
1st downs by penalty12
Third Down Conversions38
Third Down Attempts87
3rd down %43.68
Fourth Down Conversions6
First Downs Attempts11
4th down %54.55
Total Penalties36
Total Penalty Yards324

Defense

Solo Tackles240
Assist Tackles136
Total Tackles376
Sacks8
Sack Yards55
Stuffs33
Passes Defended29
Average Interception Yards14.8
Long Interception41
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked0
Tackles For Loss18

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions5
Interception Yards74
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles10
Forced Fumbles5
Fumbles Recovered6
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played6

Returning

Kick Returns12
Kick Return Yards210
Yards Per Kick Return17.5
Long Kick Return26
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns5
Punt Return Yards18
Yards Per Punt Return3.6
Long Punt Return10
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made3
Field Goal Attempts7
Field Goal Percentage42.9
Long Field Goal Made38
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-291
Field Goal Attempts 30-396
Field Goal Attempts 40-490
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made13
Extra Point Attempts19
Extra Point Percentage68.4

Punting

Punts25
Punt Yards775
Long Punt46
Gross Average Punt Yards31.0
Net Average Punt Yards31.0
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 208
Touchbacks0
Fair Catches5
Punt Returns10
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns13
Receiving Touchdowns10
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns23
Field Goals3
Kick Extra Points13
Total Two Point Conversions2
Total Points164
Total Points Per Game27.3
ESPN · Updated Oct 11, 9:21 PM UTCData methodology