FCS-CFB Game Preview:Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders (0-2) vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions (0-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 5:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM ET

Location: Simmons Bank Field, Pine Bluff, Arkansas (Capacity: ~16,000)

Event: UAPB’s 2025 home opener — “1873 Night” and annual “Gold Rush” theme; fans encouraged to wear gold

Broadcast: SWAC TV (streaming) Radio: UAPB Sports Network

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Mostly sunny to clear

Temperature at Kickoff: ~91°F, cooling into the mid-80s by late 4th quarter

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: Light SSW at 5–7 mph

Precipitation:

Impact: Hot, humid conditions — depth and hydration management will be key

Injury & Availability Report

Arkansas–Pine Bluff:

No major starters ruled out

QB Caleb Peters healthy; 350 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT through two games

RB Zachary Webber (96 rush yds) available

WR Keshawn Burke (74 rec yds, 1 TD) active

Lincoln (CA):

No confirmed absences for key starters

Offense seeking first 20+ point outing of 2025

Recent Form

Arkansas–Pine Bluff:

L 41–17 at Central Arkansas — competitive early, but defense wore down

L 67–7 at Tennessee Tech — struggled in all phases

Lincoln (CA):

L 60–12 at Texas College — defense gave up multiple explosive plays

L 55–6 at Lincoln (MO) — offense stalled, defense overmatched

Series History

All-Time: First meeting between the programs

Betting Trends

UAPB: 3–2 ATS in last 5 home openers

Lincoln (CA): 0–5 ATS in last 5 vs. NCAA opponents

Over has hit in 4 of UAPB’s last 5 non-conference games

Game Odds

Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders                               58.5

Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions            – 31.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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