The Lions played their home games at Harlen C. Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Missouri, as they have done since 1990.

[2] The Lions were led by thirteenth-year head coach, Patrick Ross.

[3] Lindenwood has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 2012.

[5] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Lions were chosen to finish in 11th place in the Coaches Poll, and 9th in the Media Poll.

[6] After another losing season and no success in the NCAA Division II since 2012, Ross was relieved of his duties on November 15, 2016.