RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team concludes its 2008 home schedule Saturday against OVC rival Murray State. Game time at Roy Kidd Stadium is set for 1 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky (6-3, 5-1 OVC) is currently in a three-way tie for first place in the Ohio Valley Conference with Tennessee State and UT Martin. A victory over Murray State would keep the Colonels alive for the automatic bid to the FCS playoffs in two weeks.

Before the start of the game Saturday, EKU will honor its 17 seniors – wide receiver Casey Burke, defensive lineman Chris Coy, defensive back Zach Denton, wide receiver Stephon Fuqua, defensive back Brandon Gathof, defensive lineman Chris Harris, quarterback Allan Holland, defensive lineman Aaron Jones, linebacker Tyjuan Jones, placekicker Taylor Long, offensive lineman Rashaud Mungro, linebacker Clint Perry, center Sam Reid, tight end Stephen Sizemore, defensive back Kody Tuupo, linebacker Ryan Viana and long snapper Brad Willoughby.

Murray State (4-6, 3-3) is coming off a 17-10 victory over Southeast Missouri last week. The Racer defense held the Redhawks to four yards rushing and 192 total offensive yards. Last year, quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt threw for 344 yards and five scores against the Colonels.

This will be the 64th consecutive season Eastern Kentucky and Murray State have met on the football field. Both schools are original members of the OVC which was formed in 1948. The two teams have combined to win 27 OVC crowns.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
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Weekly Press Conference
--Click here to watch EKU’s weekly football press conference!

Television
--None

Video Streaming
--Saturday’s game can be seen on the web as part of OVCSports.tv. The cost is $5.95. Click here for live video stream!

Live Audio
--Saturday’s game can be heard locally on WCYO 100.7 FM and WEKU 88.9 FM. Click here for live radio broadcast!

Live Stats
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Tickets
--Tickets are available by calling the EKU ticket office at 859-622-2122. The ticket box office will open at the stadium Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Stadium gates will open at 11:30 a.m., as well.

Weather
--Saturday’s forecast in Richmond calls for a 60 percent of showers and a high of just 44 degrees.

Storylines
--Eastern Kentucky is 7-2 following ‘bye’ weeks since 2000. The Colonels have won six in a row following bye weeks including the 20-7 win over Eastern Illinois earlier this season.

--The Colonels have won six of the last seven contests against Murray State while averaging 38 points per game in the victories. Last season, the two teams combined for more than 1,000 yards of total offense. Running back Bobby Washington set an OVC record with a 99-yard touchdown run to open the scoring.

--The Colonel defense has forced at least three turnovers in four straight games and six of the last seven contests. Eastern ranks among the top-10 nationally in FCS with a turnover margin of +11. Meanwhile, Murray State ranks seventh in the OVC in turnover margin at -3. 

Gameday Experience
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Parking
• The Alumni Coliseum east side parking lot will close at 9 p.m. on Friday night before the game. Any cars remaining in the lot after that time are subject to tow. The lot will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. 
• A reminder to Colonel Club members: an alternate route to the Colonel Club parking area is available by entering near Model School.
• Alternate parking areas include: Brockton Lot, located off Van Hoose Drive and behind the Brockton Apartments; Greg Adams Tennis Complex Lot, located across the Bypass from Roy Kidd Stadium.
• Please use one parking space per car or truck.
• Because of the large amount of pedestrian traffic that occurs on Kit Carson Drive after each home football game, Kit Carson Drive will be closed to southbound traffic from the Park Drive intersection to the Van Hoose intersection and will be closed to all traffic from the Van Hoose intersection to the Eastern Bypass intersection after each home game. This closing will occur at the end of each game and will last normally for a period of thirty (30) to forty-five (45) minutes. However, the closing may occur earlier and last longer than anticipated depending on traffic conditions and the size of the crowd.

Tailgating
To ensure that you and all fans have a positive tailgating experience, we ask that you observe the following guidelines:
• All state and local laws must be observed.
• Responsible alcohol consumption will be allowed in designated locations in the Colonel Club and Alumni Parking lots for attendees age 21 or older only.
• For safety reasons, all beverages shall be consumed from plastic or paper cups and not in cans or bottles.
• Kegs are not permitted.
• Please clean up your tailgating area before going to the game or leaving the parking area.
• Please behave in an appropriate and responsible manner. Throwing objects or climbing on vehicles is not permitted. 

Handicapped Ticket Information
* The handicapped seating area at Roy Kidd Stadium is located on top of the hill in the endzone opposite the scoreboard.
* Patrons must purchase a General Admission ticket to watch the game from this area.
* Patrons are welcome to have a companion sit with them in the area. Folding chairs are provided for any guests that need them.
* The handicapped accessible restrooms are located inside the Begley Building, behind section A under the ramp from the student entrance.
* Handicapped parking is available in the Moberly Lot past the Stadium off Roy and Sue Kidd Way on the right from the Bypass.