The Lindenwood football team (3-4, 2-1 OVC-Big South) will welcome Gardner-Webb (4-3, 2-1 OVC-Big South) to Hunter Stadium for Homecoming this Saturday. Kickoff from Hunter Stadium is set for 2:00 p.m.
 
Lindenwood is coming off a 52-28 loss to No. 8 Tennessee Tech last week in a game that saw two weather delays. The Lions had the lead late in the n the second quarter and cut the deficit to 10 in the third, before the Golden Eagles ultimately pulled away, handing Lindenwood its first loss at home since October 5, 2024.
 
Nate Glantz led the offensive attack, tying a career-high with four touchdown passes on the day. The Elkhorn, Neb. native had over 300 yards of total offense for the fourth time this season, throwing for 294 yards and rushing for 22 more. His favorite target was Jalen Smith who had over 100 yards and found the end zone for the second consecutive game. The Shiloh, Ill. native ranks second in the Association with 442 receiving yards on the year.
 
Smith was one of four receivers that Glantz found on the day, as he also connected with Jared Rhodes, Darrin Fuggitt and Gavin Hulet. It was the first receiving touchdown of the year for all three and the first career for Hulet which came on a fake to the right and a throw back left.
 
Tajay Passmore added another sack to his career-high total, giving him four on the year, all coming in the last four games. That total ranks third in the Association. The Black and Gold forced three more fumbles, while recovering one on Saturday. Lindenwood ranks second in both fumbles forced (10) and recovered (7) on the season.
 
Gardner-Webb is one of two Association teams that Lindenwood has yet to beat along with Tennessee State. Last season's game with the Runnin' Bulldogs was a high-scoring affair as the Lions fell 42-35. Glantz threw for three touchdowns, while Steve Hall led the team in rushing with 78 yards and a touchdown.
 
Following this game, Lindenwood hits the road for two-straight against Tennessee State and Western Illinois.

NUMBERS TO KNOW
1: It was announced on Wednesday that Rico Bond was named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, which goes to the best freshman in FCS Football. This marks the second consecutive season in which Lindenwood has had someone on the list as Steve Hall was tabbed to the watch list in 2024

213: In last years game with the Runnin' Bulldogs, the Lions rushed for 213 yards. Lindenwood has eclipsed the 200-yard mark on the ground just once this season, coming against Stony Brook in a 30-27 win on September 20

58: After compiling a team-high nine tackles on Saturday, Jacob Waller continues to lead the team with 58 on the year, which ranks third in the Association. His 39 solo stops so far this season tops the conference

4: Lindenwood has gone 4-1 in his last five homecoming games with the only loss coming in 2023 against Eastern Illinois. The Lions have knocked off Western Illinois, Murray State, Quincy, and Truman State during that time