Football Game Preview: Hamilton Lions vs. Charleston Tigers + Official Tickets

The Hamilton Lions will face off against the Charleston Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Hamilton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Strayhorn, posting a 55-6 victory. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.

Justin Verner

Passer Rating

09/25/25 @ Smithville	158.6
11/07/25 vs Strayhorn	156.3
09/12/25 vs Nanih Waiya	150.6
10/16/25 vs Walnut	141.4
09/19/25 @ East Union	137.5
+ 6 more games

Justin Verner produced another solid effort rushing for 78 yards and three scores on only eight carries, while also throwing for 220 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 75% of his passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Hamilton's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise. Ian Nichols was in the mix too, providing the Lions with two touchdowns.

Meanwhile, Charleston entered their tilt with Philadelphia on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They strolled past the Tornadoes with points to spare, taking the game 44-25. The Tigers pushed the score to 44-17 by the end of the third, a deficit the Tornadoes cut but never quite recovered from.

Charleston's win came from a few key players Hamilton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Quay Kimble, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 79 yards. Another player making a difference was Marcus Flowers Jr, who rushed for 87 yards and one score on only ten carries.

Hamilton's record now sits at 8-3. As for Charleston, their record is now 7-2.

Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Hamilton has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Charleston struggles in that department as they've been averaging 173.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Hamilton was dealt a bruising 50-18 defeat at the hands of Charleston in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.