Kickoff: 4:00 PM MT (6:00 PM ET)
Venue: ICCU Dome (Holt Arena), Pocatello, Idaho (Capacity: ~12,000, indoor facility)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / KISU 91.1 FM Radio
Weather Forecast (Pocatello, ID)
Temperature outside: ~82°F (28°C) daytime high, cooling into the 60s by evening
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Game is indoors at the ICCU Dome, so weather will not affect play.
Injury Report
Lincoln (CA) (0–3, Independent):
QB Rob Brazziel – Healthy; has rotated with Jay Carney III but has struggled with turnovers (4 INTs).
RB group – Healthy, but averaging under 40 rushing yards per game.
WR corps – Healthy; limited production due to QB inconsistency.
Defense – Healthy, but has allowed 50+ points in two of three games.
Idaho State (2-1, Big Sky):
QB Jordan Cooke – Healthy; 714 passing yards, 2 TDs, 4 INTs through three games.
RB Dason Brooks – Healthy; 129 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR Michael Shulikov – Healthy; 261 receiving yards, 1 TD.
Defense – LB Rylan Leathers (32 tackles) and LB Nathan Reynolds (27 tackles) both healthy.
Special Teams – K Trajan Sinatra perfect 5-for-5 on FGs, including a 56-yarder.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jordan Cooke (Idaho State) vs. Lincoln Secondary
Cooke has been prolific in yardage but turnover-prone; Lincoln’s defense must capitalize on mistakes.
WR Michael Shulikov (Idaho State) vs. Lincoln Corners
Shulikov is Cooke’s top target and a deep threat; Lincoln has struggled against explosive plays.
QB Rob Brazziel (Lincoln) vs. Idaho State Pass Rush
Brazziel has shown flashes but has been inconsistent; ISU has 6 sacks in three games.
RB Dason Brooks (Idaho State) vs. Lincoln Front Seven
Brooks provides balance to ISU’s offense; Lincoln has allowed over 200 rushing yards per game.
Recent Team Form
Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders (0–3)
9/13: L 34–8 @ Arkansas–Pine Bluff
9/6: L 60–12 @ Texas A&M–Kingsville
8/30: L 55–6 @ Lincoln (MO)
Trend: Offense averaging 8.7 PPG; defense allowing 49.7 PPG.
Idaho State Bengals (2-1, Big Sky)
9/6: L 32–22 @ New Mexico
8/30: L 46–24 @ Southern Utah
8/23: L 38–31 @ UNLV
Trend: Offense averaging 25.7 PPG; defense allowing 38.7 PPG.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Lincoln (CA) and Idaho State.
Betting Trends
Lincoln (CA):
0–5 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5.
Idaho State:
0–5 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Lincoln (CA): Rarely covers against FCS opponents; overs common due to defensive struggles.
Idaho State: More competitive ATS at home; unders more common when defense forces turnovers.
Big Sky Trends: Ranked FCS home favorites cover ~62% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders 58.5
Idaho State Bengals – 28.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
