Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Tiger Stadium (capacity ~7,000)
Location: Livingston, Alabama
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Gulf South Conference Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Livingston, AL)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~83°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders (0–4, Independent):
QB Jordan Clark – Questionable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (ankle tweak)
West Alabama Tigers (5–0, 2–0 GSC, ranked #13 DII):
QB Jon Lewis – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Michael Brown – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Jaden Lucas – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jordan Clark (Lincoln) vs UWA Secondary
Clark has struggled with turnovers; UWA’s defense is holding opponents under 20 PPG.
RB Chris Allen (Lincoln) vs LB Khris Walton (UWA)
Allen is Lincoln’s most consistent offensive weapon; Walton is UWA’s defensive leader.
QB Jon Lewis (UWA) vs Lincoln Pass Rush
Lewis has guided UWA to a 5–0 start, including a 52–44 win over North Greenville. Lincoln’s defense has allowed over 50 PPG.
RB Michael Brown (UWA) vs Lincoln Front Seven
Brown is UWA’s workhorse back; Lincoln has been gashed on the ground all season.
Recent Team Form
Lincoln (CA) (0–4, Independent):
L 55–6 @ Lincoln (MO)
L 60–12 @ Texas A&M–Kingsville
L 34–8 @ Arkansas–Pine Bluff
L 90–0 @ Idaho State
Offense: ~6.5 PPG Defense: ~59.8 PPG
West Alabama (5–0, 2–0 GSC):
W 52–44 vs North Greenville (9/27/25)
W 52–14 vs Barton (9/21/25)
W 28–24 vs Charleston (WV) (9/13/25)
W 38–28 @ Chowan (9/6/25)
W 27–17 vs Fort Valley State (8/30/25)
Offense: ~39.4 PPG Defense: ~25.4 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First‑ever meeting between the programs.
Trend: Lincoln has struggled against NCAA opponents, while UWA has dominated non‑conference games.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Lincoln: 0–4 ATS in 2025
UWA: 4–1 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Lincoln has failed to cover in 6 straight games vs NCAA opponents
UWA has covered in 3 of last 4 non‑conference games
Projected Score: West Alabama 56 – Lincoln (CA) 7
Game Odds
Lincoln Oaklanders 63
West Alabama Tigers – 45
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
