Football Game Preview: Hamilton Lions vs. Strayhorn Mustangs + Official Tickets

The Hamilton Lions will take on the Strayhorn Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Hamilton's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Strayhorn has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

Hamilton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Hatley 53-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since September 5th.

Justin Verner

Passer Rating

09/25/25 @ Smithville	158.6
09/12/25 vs Nanih Waiya	150.6
10/16/25 vs Walnut	141.4
09/19/25 @ East Union	137.5
10/31/25 vs Hatley	121.8
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It was another big night for Justin Verner, who threw for 203 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 33 yards and one touchdown. 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.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Strayhorn beat Bruce 32-28 on Thursday.

Hamilton's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Strayhorn, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.