Football Game Preview: Lincoln Lions vs. Tolman Tigers + How To Watch

The Lincoln Lions will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Tolman Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Lincoln is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Rhode Island's top teams: West Warwick, who was ranked 13th at the time (Lincoln was ranked 18th). The Lions were beaten by the Wizards 34-0 on Friday. The Lions have struggled against the Wizards recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tolman, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They breezed past Middletown to the tune of 41-3 on Friday. That 38 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.

Tolman found their leader in sophomore Isaiah Torres, who rushed for 59 yards and one score on only five carries.

Special teams played a big role in the game for Tolman, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Emmett Talaray, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Tolman's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lincoln, they now have a losing record of 1-2.

Lincoln couldn't quite get it done against Tolman in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 as they fell 22-14. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.