Leon football secures first win over Lincoln in 28 years in double OT
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
On October 16, Leon football defeated Lincoln 38-31 in double overtime at Gene Cox Stadium. This victory marks Leon's first win over Lincoln since 1998, breaking a long-standing rivalry drought. After a missed field goal in regulation, Leon scored twice in overtime, with quarterback Caleb Knipple connecting for two touchdowns. The win came following a 70-0 loss to Lincoln in their previous matchup. Leon remains undefeated at 7-0 and will next host Mosley on October 23.
- •Leon scores first win over Lincoln since 1998.
- •Game went into double overtime with a final score of 38-31.
- •Caleb Knipple had three touchdown connections during the game.
- •Leon plays next against Mosley on October 23.
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Leon football ends 28-year drought with double OT win over Lincoln
"Streak? What streak? For the first time since 1998, Leon defeated Lincoln in a football game, 38-31, in double overtime at Gene Cox Stadium.
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