RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky will take to the road to face Tennessee-Martin on Saturday.
Kickoff at Hardy M. Graham Stadium is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
The game will air live on ESPN+. The live radio broadcast of the game is available in the Richmond area on WCYO 100.7 FM, and can be heard worldwide on EKUSports.com.
INSIDE THE SERIES
- EKU leads the all-time series 24-4.
- Last year Eastern won 31-21 in Richmond.
- The Colonels are 2-2 over the last four games played in Martin.
THE COLONELS
- The Colonels were defeated by No. 8 Jacksonville State this past weekend.
- Last year Daryl McCleskey ran for 148 yards on 22 carries and scored one touchdown against the Skyhawks.
- The rushing offense is ranked third in the conference with 242.2 yards per game.
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Daryl McCleskey Jr. ranks second in the OVC in rushing yards per game with 81.8.
- EKUs defense ranks third in the country in interceptions with nine on the year.
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Aaron Patrick ranks first in the conference with 4.5 sacks this season.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
- UT Martin lost at Murray State 45-38, on Sept. 29.
- The Skyhawks rank fourth in the conference in passing yards with 274.2 yards per game.
- Dresser Winn ranks first in the conference in total offense with 286.2 yards per game.
- UT Martin ranks second in the OVC in rush defense allowing 136.8 yards per game.
- Kevin Prather Jr leads the way for the Martin defense with 44 total tackles.