RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team plays host to OVC foe Southeast Missouri this Saturday. All kids 12-and-under will be admitted free as part of the “Take a Kid to the Game” promotion. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky (4-3, 4-2 OVC) is coming off a disappointing loss at Austin Peay last weekend. The Colonels surrendered a season-high 263 rushing yards in the 24-20 defeat. EKU’s offense posted all 20 of its points in the second quarter, but was unable to score in the second half for the first time this year. A win over Southeast Missouri (1-6, 0-5 OVC) would ensure Eastern a winning OVC record for the ninth straight year.

The Redhawks are the only team in the league yet to earn a conference victory. In last week’s game at Tennessee Tech, Southeast Missouri reached the red zone four times, but managed to score just one touchdown in the 28-16 loss. This will be SEMO’s final road game of the season. The Redhawks conclude their schedule with three home games. Southeast Missouri has lost its three OVC road games by an average of eight points.

Eastern Kentucky won the first 12 meetings between the two schools before Southeast Missouri prevailed in 2002, 35-21. The Colonels have scored at least 21 points in the last 10 contests with SEMO. Four years ago, tight end Patrick Bugg caught the game-winning 23-yard touchdown pass with 1.4 seconds left to lift EKU to a 33-32 win.

Following the game against Southeast Missouri, Eastern Kentucky steps away from OVC action for games against Kentucky (Nov. 7) and Western Carolina (Nov. 14).

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for game notes!

Television
--TBA

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
--Click here for live stats!

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.

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

Weather
--Saturday’s forecast in Richmond calls for rain and a high of 56 degrees.

Storylines
--In Eastern’s four OVC wins, the Colonels are +6 in the turnover margin category. In the two losses, EKU is -6 and the defense has not forced a turnover. Eastern Kentucky turned the ball over four times last week to Austin Peay which led to 10 points for the Governors.

--Redshirt freshman quarterback #T.J. Pryor# finished with season highs in completions (26) and pass attempts (40) last week at Austin Peay. Pryor has completed 62.4 percent of his passes in 2009, which is hovering near the EKU single-season mark of 62.7 percent set by Lorenzo Fields in 1988.

--Sophomore Jeremy Caldwell returned a fourth quarter interception 66 yards for a score last year at Southeast Missouri. He ranks first nationally in FCS football with six picks.

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 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 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.