The Lincoln Blue Tigers football program represents Lincoln University in college football and competes in the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). In 2014, Lincoln became an affiliate member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, returning to Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2019. Lincoln competed in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from 1970 to 1989 and 2011 to 2013, while primarily remaining as member of that conference. LU's home games are played at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City, Missouri. The programs maintains an all time record of 248–453–25.[3]

Conference affiliations

Venues

Prior to 1936, the Lincoln football team played their home games on a gridiron where Jason Gym is now located. In 1915 this field was known as West Athletic Field.[4] The team played on Lincoln Field from 1936 to 1970. This field was home to four conference championship teams between 1952 and 1962. Lincoln Field is now called the practice field.

The Blue Tigers have played their home games at Dwight T. Reed Stadium since 1971. Reed Stadium was named for Dwight T. Reed, who coached the team from 1949 to 1972. The current capacity of the stadium is at 3,000 but the university lists it at 5,500.[5][6] Reed stadium underwent renovations from March to September 2017 after the university's Board of Curators approved the $1.8 million project.[7] The renovations included new stadium lights, an artificial turf playing surface, and a new digital scoreboard that included a video board.[8] In addition to American football, Reed Stadium can also host soccer games.[9] Reed Stadium also hosted Commencement before it was moved to the Linc Recreation Center in May 2017. Commencement was moved back to Reed Stadium two years later in May 2019.[10]

Championships

Conference championships

Year Conference Coach Overall record Conference record
1910[11] Missouri Valley Conference for Black Schools

Romeo A. West

2–0 1–0
1952† Midwest Athletic Association

Dwight T. Reed

8–0–1 4–0–1
1953[12] Midwest Athletic Association

Dwight T. Reed

8–0–1 4–0–1
1958 Midwest Athletic Association

Dwight T. Reed

7–1 3–0
1962 [13] Midwest Athletic Association

Dwight T. Reed

5–3–1 2–0–1
1972† [14] Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Dwight T. Reed 9–1 5–1
Total conference championships: 5
† Denotes co-champions

Postseason appearances

No. Season Game Result Opponent Stadium Location
1 1946 Prairie View Bowl L 0–14 [15] Prairie View Buffalo Stadium Houston, Texas
2 1958 Mineral Water Bowl W 21–0 Emporia State Roosevelt Stadium Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Retired numbers

See also: List of NCAA football retired numbers
Lincoln Blue Tigers retired numbers
No. Player Pos. Tenure Ref.
20 Lemar Parrish CB 1966–1969 [16]
30 Leo Lewis RB 1951–1954 [17]

Team records and statistics

In the national polls

HBCU polls

Season Pittsburgh Courier rank ANP rank Overall record Conference record Head coach
1946 7 5–3–1 1–1–1 Ray Kemp
1947 13 3–4–1 1–3–1 Ray Kemp
1951 10 9 7–2 1–2 Dwight T. Reed
1952 3 2 8–0–1 4–0–1 Dwight T. Reed
1953 4 3 8–0–1 4–0–1 Dwight T. Reed
1954 11 16 4–3–1 3–2 Dwight T. Reed
1955 10 5–3 3–1 Dwight T. Reed
1957 5 8–1 2–1 Dwight T. Reed
1958 5 4 7–1 3–0 Dwight T. Reed
1959 11 7–2–1 0–2–1 Dwight T. Reed
1962 16 5–3–1 2–0–1 Dwight T. Reed
1964 5 8–2 2–1 Dwight T. Reed
1968 5 8–2 N/A Dwight T. Reed

References

  1. ^ "Lincoln Institute". Columbia Missouri Herald. Sedalia, Missouri. July 17, 1896. p. 2. Retrieved March 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ This Is Lincoln. A guide to branding our Lincoln University. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2017/D2.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ Lincoln University, MO (1915). 1915 Lincoln University Yearbook. Senior Class of Lincoln Institute. p. 44-47.
  5. ^ "2017 Lincoln Blue Tigers Football Media Guide". Lincoln University. 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "LU - Lincoln (Mo.) Stadium (Dwight T. Reed Stadium)". www.d2football.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11.
  7. ^ Pritchard, Jill (March 30, 2017). "$1.8 million project to renovate Dwight T. Reed Stadium". KJLU. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  8. ^ "Lincoln set to show off revamped Reed Stadium". California Democrat. September 8, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  9. ^ "Boys Soccer: Firley Shootout moved to Dwight T. Reed Stadium". Jefferson City News Tribune. October 15, 2021. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  10. ^ "Lincoln Commencement returns to Dwight T. Reed Stadium". The St. Louis American. May 10, 2019. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  11. ^ "To Play For Negro Championship". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. November 24, 1910. p. 8. Retrieved March 6, 2025 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  12. ^ "The Golden Dozen of 1953". The Pittsburgh Courier. 19 December 1953. p. 15.
  13. ^ "L.U. Grid Defense Ranked High Among NAIA Schools". Jefferson City Post Tribune. Jefferson City, MO. 27 December 1962.
  14. ^ "Lincoln Romps To 40-0 Win, Ties for Crown". Independence Examiner. Independence, MO. 24 November 1972.
  15. ^ "Prairie View Takes Lincoln, 14 to 0". Austin, TX. 2 January 1947.
  16. ^ "Lemar Parrish to Enter the Black College Football Hall of Fame". lubluetigers.com. December 14, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Will Enshrine Lincoln Legend Leo Lewis". lubluetigers.com. September 30, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
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