Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 5:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM ET
Location: Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, Arkansas (Capacity: ~16,000)
Event: UAPB’s 2025 home opener — “1873 Night” and annual “Gold Rush” theme; fans encouraged to wear gold
Broadcast: SWAC TV (streaming) Radio: UAPB Sports Network
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly sunny to clear
Temperature at Kickoff: ~91°F, cooling into the mid-80s by late 4th quarter
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: Light SSW at 5–7 mph
Precipitation:
Impact: Hot, humid conditions — depth and hydration management will be key
Injury & Availability Report
Arkansas–Pine Bluff:
No major starters ruled out
QB Caleb Peters healthy; 350 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT through two games
RB Zachary Webber (96 rush yds) available
WR Keshawn Burke (74 rec yds, 1 TD) active
Lincoln (CA):
No confirmed absences for key starters
Offense seeking first 20+ point outing of 2025
Recent Form
Arkansas–Pine Bluff:
L 41–17 at Central Arkansas — competitive early, but defense wore down
L 67–7 at Tennessee Tech — struggled in all phases
Lincoln (CA):
L 60–12 at Texas College — defense gave up multiple explosive plays
L 55–6 at Lincoln (MO) — offense stalled, defense overmatched
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs
Betting Trends
UAPB: 3–2 ATS in last 5 home openers
Lincoln (CA): 0–5 ATS in last 5 vs. NCAA opponents
Over has hit in 4 of UAPB’s last 5 non-conference games
Game Odds
Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders 58.5
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions – 31.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
