2026 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team

2026 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football
2026 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football
Conference	United Athletic Conference
Record	3–5 (2–1 UAC)
Head coach	Walt Wells (7th season);
Offensive coordinator	Andy Richman (7th season)
Defensive coordinator	Jake Johnson (7th season)
Home stadium	Roy Kidd Stadium
	Seasons ← 2025 2027 →

2026 United Athletic Conference standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
No. 1 Tarleton State	3	–	0	8	–	0
No. 24 Abilene Christian	3	–	0	4	–	4
No. 8 Austin Peay	3	–	1	7	–	2
Eastern Kentucky	2	–	1	3	–	5
North Alabama	1	–	2	4	–	4
West Florida	1	–	3	4	–	3
Central Arkansas	0	–	3	2	–	6
West Georgia	0	–	3	1	–	7

As of October 28, 2026 Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2026 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team will represent Eastern Kentucky University as a member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Colonels will be led by seventh-year head coach Walt Wells and will play their home games at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Kentucky.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 29	7:00 p.m.	at Western Carolina*	E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC	ESPN+	L 21–45	13,482
September 5	7:00 p.m.	at Jacksonville State*	AmFirst Stadium Jacksonville, AL	ESPN+	L 7–49	19,677
September 12	6:00 p.m.	Chattanooga*	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+	W 22–17	4,588
September 19	6:00 p.m.	Dayton*	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+	L 14–17	4,606
October 3	6:00 p.m.	North Alabama	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+	L 16–20	6,512
October 10	6:00 p.m.	West Georgia	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+	W 30–20	3,205
October 17	2:30 p.m.	at No. 15 Tennessee Tech*	Tucker Stadium Cookeville, TN	ESPN+	L 20–49
October 24	3:00 p.m.	West Florida	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+	W 16–13	6,281
October 31	7:00 p.m.	at No. 1 Tarleton State	Memorial Stadium Stephenville, TX	ESPN+
November 7	5:00 p.m.	at Austin Peay	Fortera Stadium Clarksville, TN	ESPN+
November 14	2:00 p.m.	Central Arkansas	Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY	ESPN+
November 21	2:00 p.m.	at Abilene Christian	Wildcat Stadium Abilene, TX	ESPN+
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

at Western Carolina

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–0) at Western Carolina Catamounts (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	7	7	7	0	21
Catamounts	7	3	21	14	45

at E. J. Whitmire Stadium • Cullowhee, North Carolina

Date: August 29
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: SE at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
Game attendance: 13,482
Referee: Jake Grombach
TV announcers (ESPN+): Daniel Hooker and John Brannon III

Game information

First quarter

EKU – Elijah Caldwell 18-yard pass from Tyler Travers (Buzz Flabiano kick), 9:38. Colonels 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:22.
WCU – Marlin Cochran 34-yard run (Bryan McCollum kick), 0:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 3:08.

Second quarter

EKU – Brayden Latham 9-yard pass from Tyler Travers (Buzz Flabiano kick), 1:57. Colonels 14–7. Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 6:28.
WCU – Bryan McCollum 20-yard field goal, 0:00. Colonels 14–10. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 1:48.

Third quarter

WCU – Bode Burns 18-yard pass from Lex Thomas (Bryan McCollum kick), 12:47. Catamounts 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:13.
WCU – Josh Perry 12-yard pass from Lex Thomas (Bryan McCollum kick), 8:31. Catamounts 24–14. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 2:50.
WCU – Josh Perry 6-yard pass from Lex Thomas (Bryan McCollum kick), 3:38. Catamounts 31–14. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:27.
EKU – Jarvis Hayes 15-yard pass from Tyler Travers (Buzz Flabiano kick), 0:37. Catamounts 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:01.

Fourth quarter

WCU – Lex Thomas 15-yard run (Bryan McCollum kick), 2:27. Catamounts 38–21. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 0:56.
WCU – Anthony Benjamin 14-yard run (Bryan McCollum kick), 0:47. Catamounts 45–21. Drive: 3 plays, 26 yards, 0:49.

Statistics	EKU	WCU
First downs	20	28
Plays–yards	63–370	75–508
Rushes–yards	29–65	40–188
Passing yards	305	320
Passing: comp–att–int	22–34–1	27–35–0
Turnovers	2	0
Time of possession	27:45	32:15

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Tyler Travers	22/34, 305 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Brayden Latham	16 carries, 41 yards
	Receiving	Elijah Caldwell	6 receptions, 102 yards, TD
Western Carolina	Passing	Lex Thomas	27/35, 320 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Lex Thomas	14 carries, 69 yards, TD
	Receiving	Michael Rossin	6 receptions, 94 yards

at Jacksonville State (FBS)

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–1) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (FBS) (0–1) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	0	7	0	0	7
Gamecocks (FBS)	14	21	7	7	49

at AmFirst Stadium • Jacksonville, Alabama

Date: September 5
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 96 °F (36 °C) • Wind: 0 mph
Game attendance: 19,677
Referee: Stuart Mullins
TV announcers (ESPN+): Eli Gold, Jeff Burger and Erica Schoeman

Game information

First quarter

JVST – Jamill Williams 13-yard pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa kick), 6:27. Jacksonville State 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 4:35.
JVST – Jamill Williams 55-yard pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa kick), 4:25. Jacksonville State 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 74 yards, 0:43.

Second quarter

JVST – Jamill Williams 30-yard pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa kick), 12:24. Jacksonville State 21–0. Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 2:47.
JVST – Caleb Nix 43-yard interception return (Garrison Rippa kick), 10:27. Jacksonville State 28–0.
EKU – Brady Hensley 72-yard run (Buzz Flabiano kick), 9:45 Jacksonville State 28–7. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:35.
JVST – Jalen Likely 45-yard run (Garrison Rippa kick), 5:28 Jacksonville State 35–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:10.

Third quarter

JVST – Luke Gilbert 24-yard pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa kick), 6:03. Jacksonville State 42–7. Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 4:39.

Fourth quarter

JVST – Jamill Williams 4-yard pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa kick), 7:09 Jacksonville State 49–7. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 4:17.

Statistics	EKU	JVST
First downs	16	26
Plays–yards	57–285	61–526
Rushes–yards	38–195	31–174
Passing yards	90	352
Passing: comp–att–int	12–19–2	23–30–1
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	33:27	26:33

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Tyler Travers	12/19, 90 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Brady Hensley	7 carries, 91 yards, TD
	Receiving	Simon Ghee	2 receptions, 12 yards
Jacksonville State	Passing	Caden Creel	21/28, 327 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Jalen Likely	5 carries, 73 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jamill Williams	7 receptions, 144 yards, 4 TD

Chattanooga

Chattanooga Mocs (1–1) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Mocs	0	3	14	0	17
Colonels	6	10	0	6	22

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: September 12
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: NE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
Game attendance: 4,588
Referee: Matthew Jones
TV announcers (ESPN+): Wes Chandler (play-by-play), Terry Johnson (analyst) and Michelle Knezovic (sideline)

Game information

First quarter

(9:16) EKU – Braylon Newcomb 16-yard pass from Tyler Travers (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:31; Eastern Kentucky 6–0)

Second quarter

(10:42) UTC – Jude Kelley 31-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 25 yards, 4:03; Eastern Kentucky 6–3)
(4:52) EKU – Brady Hensley 96-yard run, Buzz Flabiano kick (Drive: 1 play, 96 yards, 0:15; Eastern Kentucky 13–3)
(0:29) EKU – Buzz Flabiano 33-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 3:12; Eastern Kentucky 16–3)

Third quarter

(9:53) UTC – Kevin Lalin 27-yard run, Jude Kelley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 3:11; Eastern Kentucky 16–10)
(2:41) UTC – Battle Alberson 5-yard run, Jude Kelley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:18; Chattanooga 17–16)

Fourth quarter

(3:48) EKU – Brayden Latham 1-yard run (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:58; Eastern Kentucky 22–17)

Statistics	UTC	EKU
First downs	13	22
Plays–yards	58–254	66–394
Rushes–yards	31–119	43–274
Passing yards	135	120
Passing: comp–att–int	12–27–1	13–23–2
Turnovers	1	2
Time of possession	26:48	33:12

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Chattanooga	Passing	Battle Alberson	12/27, 135 yards, INT
	Rushing	Kevin Lalin	17 carries, 98 yards, TD
	Receiving	Ashton Schumann	5 receptions, 98 yards
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Tyler Travers	13/23, 120 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Brady Hensley	7 carries, 119 yards, TD
	Receiving	Brayden Latham	2 receptions, 23 yards

Dayton

Dayton Flyers (2–0) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Flyers	0	7	7	3	17
Colonels	0	0	0	14	14

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: September 19
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: N at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
Game attendance: 4,606
Referee: Branden McCain
TV announcers (ESPN+): Wes Chandler (play-by-play) and Terry Johnson (analyst)

Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays

Second quarter

(0:01) DAY – Michael Mussari 4-yard pass from Bryce Schondelmyer, David Maurer kick (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 1:21; Dayton 7–0)

Third quarter

(3:05) DAY – Luke Hansen 1-yard run, David Maurer kick (Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:52; Dayton 14–0)

Fourth quarter

(14:57) EKU – Brady Hensley 2-yard run, Buzz Flabiano kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:08; Dayton 14–7)
(11:01) DAY – David Maurer 23-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:56; Dayton 17–7)
(8:18) EKU – Caeleb Schlachter 54-yard pass from Jordyn Potts, Buzz Flabiano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:43; Dayton 17–14)

Statistics	DAY	EKU
First downs	17	23
Plays–yards	65–302	69–426
Rushes–yards	34–156	32–148
Passing yards	146	278
Passing: comp–att–int	18–31–0	24–37–0
Turnovers	0	2
Time of possession	31:33	28:27

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Dayton	Passing	Bryce Schondelmyer	18/30, 146 yards, TD
	Rushing	Luke Hansen	14 carries, 110 yards, TD
	Receiving	Michael Mussari	7 receptions, 87 yards, TD
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Jordyn Potts	23/36, 273 yards, TD
	Rushing	Brady Hensley	12 carries, 93 yards, TD
	Receiving	Elijah Caldwell	6 receptions, 67 yards

North Alabama

North Alabama Lions (3–2) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Lions	3	0	14	3	20
Colonels	7	6	0	3	16

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: October 3
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN+

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UNA	EKU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Alabama	Passing	Destin Wade
	Rushing		Roderick Taylor, Jr.
	Receiving		Snap Reed
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Jordyn Potts
	Rushing		Brady Hensley
	Receiving		Elijah Caldwell

West Georgia

West Georgia Wolves (1–4) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1–4) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Wolves	7	0	6	7	20
Colonels	0	21	0	9	30

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: October 10
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
TV: ESPN+

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	UWG	EKU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Georgia	Passing	Colton Fitzgerald	18/33, 282 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Shammai Gates	5 carries, 39 yards
	Receiving	T.J. Lockley	2 receptions, 86 yards
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Jordyn Potts	17/24, 195 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Brady Hensley	29 carries, 138 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Jayden West	3 receptions, 62 yards, 1 TD

at No. 15 Tennessee Tech

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2–4) at No. 15 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5–1) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	7	0	0	13	20
No. 15 Golden Eagles	7	21	14	7	49

at Tucker Stadium • Cookeville, Tennessee

Date: October 17
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN+

Game information

First quarter

TNTC - Tre' Holloway 36-yard pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown kick), 12:38. Golden Eagles 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 2:10.
EKU - Jeffrey Kinley 95-yard interception return (Devin Orr kick), 2:24. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:41.

Second quarter

TNTC - Qua Ashley 2-yard run (Carter Brown kick), 9:23. Golden Eagles 14–7. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:32.
TNTC - Jameson Wharton 21-yard interception return (Carter Brown kick), 8:39. Golden Eagles 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, -2 yards, 0:41.
TNTC - Eric Weatherly 19-yard pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown kick), 0:22. Golden Eagles 28–7. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 3:06.

Third quarter

TNTC - M. J. Flowers 7-yard run (Carter Brown kick), 11:52. Golden Eagles 35–7. Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 1:30.
TNTC - Qua Ashley 42-yard run (Carter Brown kick), 6:11. Golden Eagles 42–7. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 4:48.

Fourth quarter

TNTC - Tre' Holloway 4-yard pass from Jax Leatherwood (Carter Brown kick), 11:03. Golden Eagles 49–7. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:48.
EKU - Ryder Hooks 18-yard run (Devin Orr kick), 7:44. Golden Eagles 49–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:15.
EKU - Blake Kendall Jr. 1-yard run, 0:00. Golden Eagles 49–20. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 1:52.

Statistics	EKU	TNTC
First downs	14	29
Plays–yards	50–301	68–453
Rushes–yards	38–267	36–238
Passing yards	34	215
Passing: comp–att–int	5–12–2	24–32–1
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	24:42	35:18

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Jordyn Potts	5/12, 34 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Ryder Hooks	10 carries, 166 yards, TD
	Receiving	Camerton Hergott	2 receptions, 17 yards
Tennessee Tech	Passing	Jax Leatherwood	22/30, 199 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	M. J. Flowers	13 carries, 108 yards, TD
	Receiving	Tre' Holloway	7 receptions, 78 yards, 2TD

West Florida

West Florida Argonauts (4–2) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2–5) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Argonauts	0	10	3	0	13
Colonels	7	3	3	3	16

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: October 24
Game time: 3:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: W at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
Game attendance: 6,281
Referee: Mike Lennie
TV announcers (ESPN+): Wes Chandler (play-by-play), Jonathan Duff (analyst) and Michelle Knezovic (sideline)

Game information

First quarter

(12:14) EKU – Elijah Caldwell 4-yard pass from Blake Kendall, Devin Orr kick (Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:56; Eastern Kentucky 7–0)

Second quarter

(11:55) EKU – Devin Orr 34-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 5:10; Eastern Kentucky 10–0)
(0:58) UWF – Luc Carroll 15-yard pass from Ty'ray Davis, Reid Grek kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:51; Eastern Kentucky 10–7)
(0:00) UWF – Reid Grek 43-yard field goal (Drive: 2 plays, 30 yards, 0:16; Tied 10–10)

Third quarter

(12:01) UWF – Reid Grek 38-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 9 yards, 1:27; West Florida 13–10)
(4:59) EKU – Devin Orr 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:30; Tied 13–13)

Fourth quarter

(9:01) EKU – Devin Orr 33-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 2:10; Eastern Kentucky 16–13)

Statistics	UWF	EKU
First downs	14	11
Plays–yards	55–225	64–261
Rushes–yards	23–88	37–50
Passing yards	137	211
Passing: comp–att–int	14–32–0	17–27–0
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	24:24	35:36

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Florida	Passing	Ty'ray Davis	14/32, 137 yards, TD
	Rushing	Ty'ray Davis	13 carries, 45 yards
	Receiving	Tyshon Mansell	6 receptions, 80 yards
Eastern Kentucky	Passing	Blake Kendall	16/26, 163 yards, TD
	Rushing	Brady Hensley	15 carries, 30 yards
	Receiving	Jayden West	2 receptions, 68 yards

at No. 1 Tarleton State

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3–5) at No. 1 Tarleton State Texans (8–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	0	0	0	0	0
No. 1 Texans	0	0	0	0	0

at Memorial Stadium • Stephenville, Texas

Date: October 31
Game time: 7:00 p.m.

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	EKU	TAR
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Tarleton State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Austin Peay

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–0) at Austin Peay Governors (7–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	0	0	0	0	0
Governors	0	0	0	0	0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, Tennessee

Date: November 7
Game time: 5:00 p.m.

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	EKU	APSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Austin Peay	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas Bears (0–0) at Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bears	0	0	0	0	0
Colonels	0	0	0	0	0

at Roy Kidd Stadium • Richmond, Kentucky

Date: November 14
Game time: 2:00 p.m.

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	CARK	EKU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Central Arkansas	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Eastern Kentucky	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Abilene Christian

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0–0) at Abilene Christian Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colonels	0	0	0	0	0
Wildcats	0	0	0	0	0

at Wildcat Stadium • Abilene, Texas

Date: November 21
Game time: 2:00 p.m.

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	EKU	ACU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Kentucky	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Abilene Christian	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Final
STATS	—
Coaches	RV

References

↑ Kelley, Kevin (March 10, 2026). "EKU adds Southeast Missouri, completes 2026 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
↑ Watkins, Michael (March 10, 2026). "2026 EKU Football Schedule Released: Key Dates & Matchups". WBONTV. Retrieved June 16, 2026.

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[1] Kelley, Kevin (March 10, 2026). "EKU adds Southeast Missouri, completes 2026 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved June 16, 2026.

[2] Watkins, Michael (March 10, 2026). "2026 EKU Football Schedule Released: Key Dates & Matchups". WBONTV. Retrieved June 16, 2026.

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