• Preseason Releases: Team Poll, Offensive Player Watch List, Defensive Player Watch List | Media Day Recap
The countdown to the start of the 2026 season will include a look at all eight OVC football teams with content from the OVC Football Media Day presented by
Shaw Sports Turf.
Lindenwood was picked third in the OVC prseason poll after finishing 5-3 in League action a season ago. The program begins the 10th season under head coach Jed Stugart. It marks the fifth season for the team in the OVC.
The Lions will open the season with a Conference matchup against Charleston Southern on Thursday, August 27.
BELOW VIDEOS
• Head Coach
Jed Stugart
• RB
Steve Hall
• LB
Jacob Waller
• "Get to Know" Steve Hall