RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team looks to move its winning streak to three games Saturday when Tennessee State visits Roy Kidd Stadium. The 2011 EKU Homecoming game is set to begin at 3 p.m.

The Colonels (3-3, 2-1 OVC) have won back-to-back games thanks to a strong running game and solid defense. EKU has produced 618 rushing yards over the last two weeks including 358 yards from junior Matt Denham. Eastern’s second leading rusher on the season, junior Jeremiah Williams, will sit out this game with a knee injury. However, the Colonels still have plenty of depth at the position with seniors #H.B. Banjoman and Kyle Lumpkin# available to carry some of the load.

On defense, Eastern Kentucky is the only OVC team that has kept all of its opponents under 30 points. The EKU defense has forced at least one turnover in seven straight games and allows a league-low 18.8 points per game.

Tennessee State (3-4, 2-2) is riding a two-game winning streak of its own. The Tiger offense has exploded the last two Saturdays, averaging 48.5 points per game which includes a 55-3 triumph over Southeast Missouri on Oct. 8. Quarterback Michael German has not thrown an interception in 131 pass attempts this season. Last week in a 42-40 upset over then No. 19 Tennessee Tech, the redshirt freshman completed 19-of-29 passes for 232 yards and two scores. TSU leads the league in turnover margin (+9) and has forced a conference-high 17 turnovers.

Tennessee State has won two straight in the series, but the two teams did not meet last year. The Tigers notched two touchdowns on their final three possessions to rally for a 20-17 win in 2009. The two teams first squared off in the 1982 NCAA Division I-AA playoffs with Eastern prevailing in the semifinal round, 13-7. The Colonels went on to capture the national title with a 17-14 victory over Delaware in the championship game.

***All current and prospective Worn Cleat Club members are invited to a meeting Saturday (Oct. 22) at 12:30 p.m. in the Moberly Building (adjacent to Roy Kidd Stadium) Room 212.  We hope you will be coming to the Homecoming game with Tennessee State and can attend this meeting.  Go Colonels!!!

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!  WCYO is now streaming on most mobile devices. Download the TuneIn Radio app, available for iPhone/iPod/iPad, Android, Blackberry, Palm and Windows Phone.

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 beautiful fall day with mostly sunny skies, low winds and a high of 62 degrees.

Storylines
--Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee State both rank first in the OVC in fewest turnovers lost (eight). The Colonels have not turned the ball over in two straight games, marking the first time the team has accomplished that feat since October 2007 (EIU and SEMO).

--The Colonels are 7-4 in Homecoming games since 2000. Six of the 11 games were decided by a touchdown or less while the 2004 Homecoming contest against Murray State was decided in overtime.

--Junior QB #T.J. Pryor# needs 157 yards passing to move into third place on the all-time EKU passing list. Pryor currently has 4,539 career passing yards and sits right below Allan Holland’s mark of 4,695 yards. Pryor is also just 29 rushing yards away from the 1,000 career plateau.

GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE

Parking
• The entire Alumni Coliseum 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 on Saturday at 11 a.m.
• 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.