Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Dwight T. Reed Stadium (capacity ~5,500)
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: GLVC Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Lincoln’s Homecoming 2025
Weather Forecast (Jefferson City, MO)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~75°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Southwest Baptist Bearcats:
QB Alex Bueno – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Nic Nora – Questionable (hamstring)
Lincoln (MO) Blue Tigers:
QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Baker – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Bueno (SBU) vs Lincoln Secondary
Bueno has been efficient, with 8 TDs and just 1 INT through four games. His dual‑threat ability makes him the focal point.
WR Nic Nora (SBU) vs CB Jordan Carter (LU)
Nora leads SBU in receptions and yards; Carter is Lincoln’s top cover corner.
QB Donovan Riddick (LU) vs SBU Pass Rush
Riddick has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Bearcats defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Baker (LU) vs LB Chase Koch (SBU)
Baker is Lincoln’s most consistent offensive weapon; Koch leads SBU in tackles and TFLs.
Recent Team Form
Southwest Baptist (2–2, 1–1 GLVC)
L 42–40 vs Missouri S&T (9/27/25)
W 29–19 @ William Jewell (9/20/25)
W 40–34 @ Roosevelt (9/13/25)
L 38–31 vs Missouri Southern (9/6/25)
Offense: ~35.0 PPG Defense: ~33.2 PPG
Lincoln (MO) (2–2, 0–1 GLVC)
W 31–10 vs Upper Iowa (9/27/25)
L 24–21 vs Quincy (9/21/25)
L 27–15 @ Lane (9/6/25)
W 55–6 vs Lincoln (CA) (8/31/25)
Offense: ~30.5 PPG Defense: ~21.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Southwest Baptist leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Southwest Baptist 17–13
2023: Southwest Baptist 28–14
Trend: SBU has won 2 straight, both close, low‑scoring games.
ATS (Against the Spread):
SBU: 3–2 ATS last 5
Lincoln: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
SBU has covered in 2 straight vs Lincoln
Lincoln has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 GLVC games
Projected Score: Southwest Baptist 31 – Lincoln (MO) 24
Game Odds
Southwest Baptist Bearcats – 6.5
Lincoln Blue Tigers 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
