(The above video is part two of the 100 Years of Football tribute. Part one can be found by clicking here.)

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team will try to return to the win column this Saturday against OVC foe UT Martin. The 2009 Homecoming game is set to kick off at 3 p.m.

No. 23 Eastern Kentucky (3-2, 3-1 OVC) needs a win to stay in the hunt for its third straight OVC title. The Colonels are coming off a tough 20-17 setback to Tennessee State last Saturday. EKU gave up a season-high 159 rushing yards against the Tigers. The Colonel offense sputtered at times as well in the Tennessee State game, especially in the first half. Eastern turned the ball over twice and punted on five other possessions in the first 30 minutes of action versus the Tigers.

UT Martin, one of the preseason favorites in the OVC, has dropped two straight league games. The Skyhawks (2-4, 1-2 OVC) fell at home to Tennessee Tech last weekend, 35-28. UTM had two turnovers in the loss, including a fourth quarter interception returned for a touchdown to give Tech a 35-21 cushion. The Skyhawks average 384 yards of offense in OVC games, which ranks second in the league, but also allows 36 points per game to OVC foes.

Eastern Kentucky has never lost to UT Martin, winning all 19 games between the two schools. However, the last two meetings have been decided by a total of five points. The two teams played for the OVC title in the 2008 regular season finale with EKU prevailing thanks to a blocked field goal on the final play of the game, 33-31. Eastern handed UT Martin its only OVC loss in 2006 by a count of 31-28.

Following the game against UT Martin, Eastern Kentucky hits the road to face Austin Peay on Saturday, Oct. 24.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for game notes!

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. 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 1 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 1 p.m., as well.

Directions
--Click here for directions to Eastern Kentucky University.

Weather
--Saturday’s forecast in Richmond calls for a chance of rain with a high of 48 degrees.

Storylines
--The Colonels are 5-4 in Homecoming games since 2000. Four of the nine games were decided by a touchdown or less while the 2004 Homecoming contest against Murray State was decided in overtime.

--Eastern’s defense was held without a turnover for the first time this season last Saturday against Tennessee State. Eastern Kentucky is +2 in turnover ratio this year. Against UT Martin in 2008, EKU forced five turnovers which led to 24 points in the 33-31 victory.

--Junior Antonio Fredrick and senior Chris Hall both recorded their 100th career tackle on Oct. 10 versus Tennessee State. Fredrick was one of three Colonels to finish with a game-high seven tackles last weekend. He is second on the team with 32 tackles this season. Hall has 11.5 career sacks, most of any player on the squad.

GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE
Parking
• The Alumni Coliseum east side parking lot will close at 11 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 11 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 end zone 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.