RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team will try to return to the win column this weekend at Morehead State. Kickoff at Jayne Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The game will be broadcast for free on the OVC Digital Network.

This will mark the first game between the two teams in Morehead since 1993. Eastern and Morehead were two of the original six members of the Ohio Valley Conference that formed in 1948. However, the Eagles left the OVC in football following the 1995 season and have been a part of the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League since 2001.

The Eastern Kentucky (1-2) defense hopes to regroup after giving up season highs in total yards and rushing yards last week to No. 15 Coastal Carolina. The Colonels did force two turnovers, but allowed the Chanticleers to convert 6-of-8 (75 percent) third downs in the second half.

On offense, junior QB Jared McClain leads the team in both passing (473 yards) and rushing (164). McClain eclipsed 1,000 career passing yards last week against CCU and also rushed for a career-high 93 yards.

Morehead State (0-3) is struggling under first year head coach Rob Tenyer. The Eagles have allowed more than 60 points in two straight games, including a 69-19 loss at Jacksonville in the PFL opener last weekend. Freshman Austin Gahafer is MSU's starting quarterback and has thrown for 241 yards over two games. Safety Dominic Iori leads the team with 20 tackles.

Saturday will mark the 71st meeting between Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State, but just the third since 1995. Eastern has won seven straight in the series although each of the last two meetings have been decided by less than 10 points. The Colonels held the ball for 41:46 and limited the Eagles to nine yards rushing last year.

Following this game, the Colonels begin OVC action at preseason favorite Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 28.


GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Game Notes
--Click here for EKU game notes.

Opponent Information
--Click here for the Morehead State football web site.
--Click here for Morehead's game notes.

Television
--None

Video Streaming
-- Saturday's game can be seen on the web for FREE on the OVC Digital Network.

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!

Social Media
Twitter: @EKUSports, @EKUFootball, #GoBigE

Ticket Information
--Tickets are available by calling the Morehead State ticket office at 606-783-2386.

Directions
--Click here for directions to Morehead State University.

Weather
--Saturday's forecast in Morehead calls for thunderstorms and a high of 68 degrees. Sunset is scheduled for 7:32 p.m., with temperatures dropping into the 50s at night.

Storylines
--The Colonels currently rank sixth nationally (FCS) in third-down conversions at 53.1 percent (26-of-49). Last year, Eastern led the OVC and ranked fifth nationally (FCS) in third-down conversions at 51.4 percent (91-of-177). EKU has converted at least 50 percent of its third downs in four of its last five games dating back to last year.

--Four of senior Jordan Berry's five punts against Coastal Carolina landed inside the 20-yard line while two of his punts were at least 50 yards.

--Redshirt freshman WR Devin Borders has caught a touchdown pass in two straight games. He ranks second on the team in receptions (eight) and third in receiving yards (110).