Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Venue: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville, Texas
Competition: NCAA Division II – Non-Conference
Broadcast: FloCollege (video), Javelina Sports Network (radio), live stats via JavelinaAthletics.com
Weather Forecast (Kingsville, TX)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies into the evening
Temperature at Kickoff: ~86°F (30°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the southeast
Impact: Warm and humid — hydration and depth will be factors, but wind should have minimal effect on the passing game.
Injury & Availability Report
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas
Questionable: WR2 (ankle soreness)
Out: None reported
Notable: Louisiana Tech transfer QB Jack Turner named starter for Week 1; DL Kerry North, DL Blake Jaques, LB Travis Bielefeld, and LB Charlie Moore Jr. return as defensive anchors; DB D’Cambren Verrett named to Lone Star Conference preseason watch list.
Lincoln University Oaks
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness) — led team in rushing in 2024
Out: None reported
Notable: Entering second game of 2025 after Week 0 loss; roster features a mix of JUCO transfers and returning starters.
Recent Form & Trends
Texas A&M–Kingsville: Coming off a 7-win season under now–Athletic Director Michael Salinas, the Javelinas begin the Scott Parr era with a new Air Raid offensive system. Defense remains experienced and physical, especially in the secondary.
Lincoln: Struggled in 2024 against a tough independent schedule; opened 2025 with a road loss to Western Oregon, giving up over 200 rushing yards.
Series History
All-Time Series: Texas A&M–Kingsville leads 1–0
Last Meeting: 2021 — TAMUK won 51–21 at home
Trend: Only prior meeting was a decisive Javelinas win.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack Turner (TAMUK) vs. Lincoln Secondary – Turner’s debut in Parr’s Air Raid offense will test an Oaks secondary that allowed multiple deep completions in Week 0.
Lincoln RB1 (if active) vs. TAMUK Front Seven – Establishing the run is critical for Lincoln to avoid becoming one-dimensional against a veteran defensive line.
Special Teams Edge – TAMUK’s coverage units and kicking game are proven; Lincoln must avoid giving up short fields.
Betting Trends
TAMUK is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Lincoln is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 road games.
The Over has hit in 4 of TAMUK’s last 5 non-conference game
Game Odds
Lincoln U (CA) Oaks 54.5
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas – 27.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
