Where is Lindenwood? What to know about Missouri State football's Week 3 opponent
Missouri State football kicks off its home slate with a matchup against Lindenwood on Saturday night at Plaster Stadium.
The matchup will mark the first contest between the in-state rivals. The Bears (0-2) were previously scheduled to visit Lindenwood (0-2) next season but the return game was canceled after Missouri State announced it would join Conference USA and the FBS ranks next season.
Lindenwood is newer to Division I football and is sort of an unknown entering the 6 p.m. game. Here's what you should know about the Lions.
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Where is Lindenwood University located?
Lindenwood is a private university located in St. Charles, Missouri.
What division of football does Lindenwood play?
Since 2022, the Lindenwood Lions have been a Division I FCS program.
What conference does Lindenwood play in?
Lindenwood joined the Ohio Valley Conference upon becoming an FCS program. It was previously a member of the Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference (2019-22) and the NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference from 1996 to 2011.
Who is the Lindenwood football coach?
Jed Stugart is in his eighth year as the Lions' head football coach. He had previous stops at Sioux Falls and MidAmerica Nazarene. The Lions have two winning seasons under him, recently finishing 7-3 as an FCS member in 2022 while beating the likes of Murray State and Central Arkansas.
What is Lindenwood football's record this season?
Lindenwood is 0-2 to start this season. It started with a 48-3 loss to FBS Kansas on opening night before a 34-13 home loss to FCS No. 7 Central Arkansas 34-13 this past week.
The Lions are allowing 276 rushing yards per game while gaining only 151 total through two games themselves. Starting quarterback Nate Glantz is 35 for 64 for 309 yards, a touchdown and a pick through two games.
Didn't Lindenwood cut a bunch of programs after joining Division I?
Yes. The university discontinued 10 athletic teams following the 2023-24 athletics season. The school said it was after "an assessment of our athletic department's sustainability, aligning with our commitment to upholding the high-quality academic and athletic experiences that define our university."
What did Missouri State football say about Lindenwood?
Head coach Ryan Beard: "They're a well-coached team. I really like their quarterback. He's an athletic kid who can spin it. We need to do a better job at containing the quarterback and keeping them bottled up in the pocket."
Are there any Springfield to Lindenwood connections?
The most notable name on the Lindenwood roster from southwest Missouri is freshman wide receiver Shaun Campbell, a recent Kickapoo graduate. He hasn't caught a pass through two games.
Former Bolivar standout Darrin Fugitt is a sophomore tight end who has seen some time. He had one catch for four yards last week against UCA. Former Mountain View-Liberty offensive lineman Cam Lawson, who started his career at Southeast Missouri State, now suits up for the Lions.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Where is Lindenwood University located? New FCS football team
