Lincoln County Releases 2026 Football Schedule | FULL ANALYSIS

A new year brings new hope for the Lincoln County Football Program. In 2025, The Panthers had a very tough schedule, but will that be the case in 2026?

The football team eliminated schools like Nitro, Herbert Hoover, & Winfield, and they added Shady Spring, Point Pleasant, East Fairmont, and Buffalo. So, the schedule certainly looks more manageable next season. Below is a full breakdown of the 2026 Football Schedule, including records and rankings from last season.

Week 1 vs. Brooke High School (4-6) Ranked 73rd

Week 2 vs. Shady Spring (4-5) Ranked 79th

Week 3 @ Ripley High School (4-6) Ranked 64th

Week 4 BYE WEEK

Week 5 vs. Point Pleasant (0-10) Ranked 91st

Week 6 @ Wayne (4-6) Ranked 63rd

Week 7 @ East Fairmont (3-7) Ranked 77th

Week 8 @ St. Albans (0-10) Ranked 104th

Week 9 vs Mingo Central (9-3) Ranked 25th

Week 10 vs Sissonville (5-5) Ranked 75th

Week 11 @ Buffalo (7-3) Ranked 65th

ANALYSIS

Lincoln County (1-9) Ranked 96th in 2025

Opponent Overall Records = 40 - 61

Opponent Avg. Record = 4-6

Opponent Avg. Ranking = 72nd in 2025