RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team will pack its bags for its farthest road trip of the season this Saturday as the Colonels face Big South foe Coastal Carolina. Game time in Conway, S.C., is set for 6 p.m.

This is the first ever meeting between the two teams. This is also the only scheduled meeting between OVC and Big South teams this season. It has been 10 years since EKU (1-1) last faced a Big South opponent. That year, the Colonels rallied for a 35-28 overtime win at Liberty (Nov. 2, 2002).

Senior quarterback #T.J. Pryor# had a successful debut last weekend versus Morehead State. Pryor, who missed the first game with an injury, completed 13-of-22 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. In his last four starts, Pryor has thrown only one interception. EKU’s marks for rushing attempts (63) and time of possession (41:46) against the Eagles were the highest in five years under head coach Dean Hood.

Coastal Carolina (2-0) is coming off a thrilling 47-45 triple-overtime win against Furman. Senior quarterback Amaris Hillary threw for two touchdowns in the extra sessions while junior wide receiver Matt Hazel tallied seven receptions for 128 yards and one score. Meanwhile, senior defensive back Dontavius Johnson notched three interceptions in the season opener versus North Carolina A&T. The Chanticleers were picked to finish third in the Big South this fall.

Coastal Carolina is scheduled to visit Roy Kidd Stadium in 2013.

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for EKU game notes.

Opponent Information
--Click here for the Coastal Carolina football web site.
--Click here for Coastal Carolina’s game notes.

Television
--None

Video Streaming
--Saturday’s game can be seen on the web for $5.95 on the Big South Network. Click here to watch.

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
--Click here for live stats!

Ticket Information
--Tickets are available by calling the Coastal Carolina ticket office at 1-877-4-CHANTS.

Directions
--Click here for directions to Coastal Carolina University.

Weather
--Saturday’s forecast in Conway, S.C., calls for a partly cloudy skies and a high of 86 degrees. Sunset is scheduled for 7:22 p.m.

Storylines
--The Colonels are still looking for their first points off of turnovers this year. Eastern scored 120 points off 31 turnovers one year ago. EKU has produced six turnovers in two games this season.

--Sophomore DB Brandon Stanley notched his first career interception and sack in the win over Morehead State. Meanwhile, senior TE Paul Henry hauled in his first career touchdown reception.

--Senior RB Matt Denham reached the 2,000-yard career rushing plateau last weekend against Morehead State. The Walter Payton Award candidate recorded 34 carries for 166 yards and one touchdown. Denham’s career numbers now include 2,062 rushing yards and 10 games with at least 100 yards rushing.