Football Game Preview: Lincoln Trojans vs. Godby Cougars + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2025, 3:20am

Football Preview: Lincoln Trojans vs. Godby Cougars

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the FL High School Athletic Assn. (FHSAA) & Lincoln High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

08/26/22 - Away71-6 W
09/03/21 - Home40-37 W
11/06/20 - Away36-32 W
10/23/20 - Home33-20 W
08/23/19 - Home32-12 W
+ 4 more games

Lincoln is 8-1 against Godby since November of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Trojans will host the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Lincoln has given up an average of 26.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lincoln is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Trinity Christian Academy just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. The game between the Trojans and the Conquerors didn't end well, with the Trojans falling 32-14. While the Trojans didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Conquerors 7-0 in the first quarter.

Taylor Jacobs Jr put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 45 yards and one score, and also threw for 122 yards and one touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards.

Meanwhile, Godby lost to Wakulla at home by a 38-21 margin last Friday. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by exactly 17 points.

Lincoln will have to contain Jamarin Simmons as he made an impact in Godby's last game. He picked up 166 receiving yards and one TD.

Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Godby, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-5.

Everything came up roses for Lincoln against Godby when the teams last played back in August of 2022, as the team secured a 71-6 win. In that contest, the Trojans amassed a halftime lead of 48-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.

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