D2-CFB Game Preview: Quincy Hawks (1-1) vs. Lincoln (MO) Blue Tigers (2-0)

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Kickoff: 6:30 PM CT
Venue: Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, Missouri (Capacity: ~5,500)
Broadcast: GLVC Sports Network / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Jefferson City, MO)

Temperature: ~82°F (28°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Quincy (1–1, 0–0 GLVC):

QB starter – Healthy; 4 TDs, 2 INTs through two games.

RB committee – Healthy; averaging 4.5 YPC.

WR top target – Healthy; 12 receptions, 2 TDs.

Defense – No major injuries; unit has allowed 30+ once.

Lincoln (MO) (2–0, 0–0 GLVC):

QB starter – Healthy; 5 TDs, 1 INT through two games.

RB lead back – Healthy; 220 rushing yards, 3 TDs.

WR top target – Healthy; 14 receptions, 3 TDs.

Defense – Healthy; forced 5 turnovers in first two games.

Key Player Matchups

Quincy QB vs. Lincoln Secondary

Quincy’s passing game has been efficient, but Lincoln’s defense has been opportunistic with interceptions.

RB Committee (Quincy) vs. Lincoln Front Seven

Quincy must establish the run to avoid becoming one-dimensional.

Lincoln QB vs. Quincy Pass Rush

Lincoln’s QB has been sharp; Quincy must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

WR Corps (Lincoln) vs. Quincy Corners

Lincoln’s receivers have been reliable in the red zone; this could be decisive.

Recent Team Form

Quincy Hawks (1–1)

9/6: L 23–21 @ Roosevelt

8/28: W 38–7 vs. Concordia–St. Paul

Trend: Offense averaging 29.5 PPG; defense allowing 15.0 PPG.

Lincoln (MO) Blue Tigers (2–0)

9/6: W 26–7 vs. Lane

8/31: W 62–17 vs. Lincoln (CA)

Trend: Offense averaging 44.0 PPG; defense allowing 12.0 PPG.

Series History

All-time series: Quincy leads 1–0.

Last meeting (2024): Quincy won 52–23.

This is only the second meeting between the programs since Lincoln rejoined the GLVC.

Betting Trends

Quincy:

2–3 SU in last 5 games.

2–3 ATS in last 5.

Unders hit in 3 of last 5.

Lincoln (MO):

3–2 SU in last 5 games.

3–2 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

Head-to-Head: Quincy covered in the only prior meeting (2024).

Historical Betting Results

Quincy: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common when defense holds.

Lincoln (MO): Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense is rolling.

GLVC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference games.

Game Odds

Quincy Hawks                                   54

Lincoln (MO) Blue Tigers              – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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