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Graduates from St. Louis-area high schools are set to make an impact for the Missouri Tigers and Illinois Fighting Illini, with season openers looming and a fresh victory for the Lindenwood Lions.
The Lions rallied from an early deficit to defeat Charleston Southern 20-16, highlighted by Pops Battle's two touchdowns and a clutch interception by Isaac Edwards.
The Lions will open the 2026 campaign at home against Charleston Southern, looking to build on a dominant 2025 season and a 77‑9 victory that ended a long drought.