Game Details
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Lubbers Stadium, Allendale, MI
Broadcast: FloSports (GLIAC stream)
Team Form & Trends
Lincoln University Lions
2024 Record: 2–8
Last 5 Games:
L vs Bowie State (10–45)
L vs Virginia Union (14–52)
W vs Elizabeth City State (21–20)
L vs Chowan (17–38)
L vs Fayetteville State (13–41)
Key Strengths: Speed at skill positions, opportunistic defense
Key Concerns: Line play, depth, and consistency against elite competition
Grand Valley State Lakers
2024 Record: 11–2
Rank: #6 in D2 preseason poll
Last 5 Games:
W vs Ferris State (27–24)
W vs Michigan Tech (42–10)
W vs Davenport (35–21)
L vs Pittsburg State (28–31, NCAA Playoffs)
W vs Wayne State (49–14)
Key Strengths: Elite offensive line, veteran QB play, top-tier defensive front
Key Concerns: Secondary depth, early-season rhythm
Tactical Breakdown
Lincoln will try to create space with tempo and quick reads, but must protect the QB against GVSU’s pressure.
Grand Valley will lean on its physicality and depth to dominate time of possession and field position.
Players to Watch
Lincoln (PA)
QB Jalen Brown: Athletic dual-threat with upside, but needs protection
WR Malik Grant: Speedster with big-play potential
LB Isaiah Boone: Defensive leader with 80+ tackles in 2024
Grand Valley State
QB Cade Peterson: Senior captain with 3,400+ yards and 30 TDs
RB Tariq Muhammad: Power back with 1,200 yards and 15 TDs
DE Jalen Ford: Edge rusher with 10 sacks and 3 forced fumbles
Game Odds
Lincoln Lions (PA) 61
Grand Valley State Lakers – 42.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
