In 2014, Lincoln became an affiliate member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, returning to Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2019.

Lincoln competed in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association from 1970 to 1989 and 2011 to 2013, while primarily remaining as member of that conference.

LU's home games are played at Dwight T. Reed Stadium in Jefferson City, Missouri.

[2] Prior to 1936, the Lincoln football team played their home games on a gridiron where Jason Gym is now located.

[4][5] Reed stadium underwent renovations from March to September 2017 after the university's Board of Curators approved the $1.8 million project.