Lincoln is 8-2 against Roosevelt since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Tigers will head out to face off against the Mustangs at 7:15 p.m. Lincoln's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Roosevelt's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Lincoln gave up the first points on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past North Dallas 49-9. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won six contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Ta'Lan Beachum and Emmanuel Holmes were among the main playmakers for Lincoln as the former rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry and the latter threw for 260 yards and three TDs on only 19 passes.
Mykarion Reagor
| 10/23/25 vs North Dallas | 6 |
| 10/17/25 @ Wilmer-Hutchins | 5 |
| 10/09/25 @ Kimball | 7 |
| 09/26/25 vs Pinkston | 8 |
| 09/19/25 @ Conrad | 6 |
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Lincoln didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Mykarion Reagor has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last eight times he's played. Cameron Jackson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Roosevelt lost 36-12 to Pinkston on Friday.
Lincoln will have to contain Desricc Thomas as he made an impact in Roosevelt's last game. He picked up 30 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 64 yards on only eight carries.
Lincoln's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.3 points on average over those games. As for Roosevelt, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Lincoln didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Roosevelt when the teams last played back in November of 2024, but they still walked away with an 11-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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