The Lindenwood football team (1-3) begins Big South-OVC Association play this weekend, taking on Eastern Illinois (1-3) in Charleston, Ill. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
 
The Lions picked up their first win of the season last week in dominant fashion, defeating St. Thomas 64-0. In the victory, Nate Glantz compiled four total touchdowns, two through the air, and two on the ground. Cortezz Jones and Jeff Caldwell each crossed the goal line twice, while having over 150 yards rushing and receiving, respectively.
 
Lindenwood presented a balanced offensive attack against the Tommies, rushing for 264 yards, while throwing for 277. The Black and Gold averaged 8.1 yards per play during the contest. A big threat through the air was Caldwell who hauled in a 93-yard touchdown pass late in the second quarter, which is now the longest offensive play in program history. He finished his day with 153 receiving yards overall and has now posted back-to-back 100-yard games.
 
It was a complete effort against St. Thomas, with all three phases of the game playing a big part. Defensively, Lindenwood earned its second shutout in program history since 2015, holding the Tommies to 148 yards. The Lions forced three turnovers, including interceptions from Jayden Patrick and Jackson Hetzel.
 
Logan Seibert had himself a record setting day last Saturday, registering 16 total points, coming from three field goals and seven PATs. Those 16 points are the second-most from kicking during a single game in program history. The junior kicker is also moving up the programs all-time scoring list, sitting at 230 career points, good for fourth.
 
This will be the third meeting between the Lions and Panthers in the series history. Lindenwood is looking to win its conference opener for the first time since the 2021 season. Last season, Lindenwood earned just one win away from Hunter Stadium.
 
NUMBERS TO KNOW
230: The number of points Logan Seibert has scored in his career, putting him fourth on the programs all-time scoring list. He tallied 16 last Saturday, the second-most in a single game in program history
2012: Prior to last week, 2012 was the last time the Lions had a 150-yard passer, rusher, and receiver in the same game. Nate Glantz, Cortezz Jones and Jeff Caldwell did it against the Tommies. Denoudus O'Bryant, Dillon Miller, and Andrew Helmick did it against Truman State on November 10, 2012
8.1: Lindenwood averaged 8.1 yards per play last week in the win
72: Nate Glantz was efficient last week, completing 72 percent of his passes, going 13-18 for 228 yards through the air and two touchdowns

OPENING DRIVE

• The Lindenwood football team (1-3) opens Big South-OVC play this weekend, taking on Eastern Illinois (1-3) on Saturday in Charleston, Ill. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m.
• The Lions picked up a dominant 64-0 win over St. Thomas last week to earn their first win of the season
• Lindenwood compiled 541 yards of total offense, presenting a balanced attack. 264 of those yards came on the ground, while 277 were through the air. Nate Glantz compiled four touchdowns, two through the air as well as two rushing scores.
• As a result of that balanced attack, Lindenwood finished the day with a 150-yard passer, rusher and receiver. Jeff Caldwell averaged 30.6 yards per catch. On the year, Caldwell averages 20.7 yards per reception, the third highest mark in the Association.
• After picking up another sack on Saturday, Donnie Wingate leads the team with three. That number is also tied for second most in the conference.
• The defense was stout last week, holding the Tommies to 148 total yards and 2.7 yards per play. On the flip side, Lindenwood averaged 8.1 yards per play.
• Lindenwood and Eastern Illinois will be meeting for the third time in the series history with each team picking up one win apiece.
• Eastern Illinois is coming off a 31-7 loss to Illinois State on the road last week.