RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky will play its final home game of the 2019 season on Saturday against Tennessee Tech.
 
Kickoff for the Military Appreciation Game is scheduled for 1 p.m.  Those with a military ID will receive FREE admission for themselves and one guest.  Additional tickets can be purchased for $8 each.  There will be a POW Chair unveiling before the game.
 
Any Colonel fans with a ticket from Friday's EKU/WKU men's basketball game at McBrayer Arena can purchase football tickets for $5 each.
 
Senior Day ceremonies will be held before the game. 
 
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.
 
The Colonel Walk will begin at 10:45 a.m. and travel through the Apollo Pizza Tailgate Lot in front of Alumni Coliseum.
 
INSIDE THE SERIES
-  Eastern Kentucky leads the all-time series 55-20.  The Colonels are 29-9 against the Golden Eagles in games played in Richmond.
 
-  EKU won 24-21 when the teams last met in Richmond on Sept. 23, 2017. 
 
-  Last season in Cookeville, EKU threw for 333 yards and had 405 yards of offense in a 37-6 win.  The Colonels' defense held TTU to 237 yards and forced four turnovers.  Parker McKinney went 31-for-42 for 333 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
 
THE COLONELS
-  Eastern Kentucky has lost two straight games to top-25 ranked opponents, falling 38-31 on Saturday at No. 17 Southeast Missouri.  The Colonels are 5-5 overall and 3-3 against OVC teams.
 
-  EKU leads the conference in scoring defense (23.1 ppg), red-zone defense, third and fourth down defense, passing yards allowed and turnover margin.
 
-  The Colonels forced five turnovers at SEMO on Saturday, intercepting two passes and recovering three fumbles.
 
-  Daryl McCleskey Jr. leads the OVC and is 10th in the nation with 1,022 rushing yards.  At Southeast Missouri, he became the first Colonel to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a season since 2014.
 
-  Aaron Patrick was a regular visitor to the SEMO backfield on Saturday.  He finished with seven tackles, 3.5 of which were for a loss.  He had a strip sack in the end zone that was recovered by Tre Turner for an EKU touchdown.
 
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
-  Tennessee Tech is riding a two-game winning streak and stands at 6-4 overall and 3- 3 against league teams.  The Golden Eagles picked up a 17-7 win at Murray State two weeks ago and knocked off Jacksonville State, 37-27, at home on Saturday.
 
-  Prior to its current two-game winning streak, TTU allowed 50-plus points in back-to-back losses to Tennessee-Martin and Austin Peay.  The Golden Eagles have allowed 43 or more points in a game five times this year.
 
-  Quarterback Bailey Fisher completed 20-of-27 attempts for 213 yards with two touchdown throws and no interceptions against JSU.  He also ran the ball 17 times for 121 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground.
 
-  Fisher has completed 63 percent of his passes this season for 2,324 yards.  He has thrown 20 scoring passes and 10 interceptions.  David Gist is the team's top rusher at 443 yards, but Fisher has ran for 409 yards and has scored 10 rushing touchdowns.
 
-  As a team, Tennessee Tech averages 31.1 points per game and 398 yards of offense.  The Golden Eagles average 144 yards on the ground and 254 through the air.
 
 
GAME DAY EXPERIENCE
It doesn't matter if you are a Colonel Club member, a student, a Colonel fan or a fan of the opponent, there is plenty of information below that will help make your game day experience the best it can be …
 
Game Day Timeline
9 a.m. – all tailgate lots open, including the Apollo Pizza Tailgate Lot in front of Alumni Coliseum
10:45 a.m. – Colonel Walk
12 p.m. – Cheer, Dance and Band procession to the stadium
 
Ticket Office
The ticket booths at Roy Kidd Stadium will open at 11:30 a.m.  Tickets are always available online at EKUSports.com.
 
EKU Football Parking Information
Whether you are a proud member of the EKU athletics family or a fan of the opposition, we strive to provide you an enjoyable experience during your visit to Eastern Kentucky University. The following parking and tailgating regulations below are intended to ensure your safety and comfort. Please keep sidewalks and driveways clear of obstructions, respect our campus grounds and please follow the directives of our parking attendants and game day staff.

EKU Football Parking Lot Locations
• There are numerous and convenient parking options for all fans on game day at Roy Kidd Stadium.

• Colonel Club Lot (Lot K) – Located in the Alumni Coliseum Lower and Upper lots across the street from Roy Kidd Stadium, Colonel Club season ticket members have exclusive access to both of these lots with their valid Colonel Club parking pass.

Parking is on a first come, first serve basis. Additional parking spaces cannot be saved.  Parking passes must be displayed in vehicles at all times.  Colonel Club members who wish to tailgate in the Lower AC lot are restricted to the area around their vehicle.  Do not block driveways or impede traffic.  Colonel Club members who wish to tailgate and require more space than allowed in the Lower AC lot are encouraged to access the Upper AC lot.  The upper and lower AC lots will open at 9 a.m. on game day (Nov. 16).   
 
• Apollo Pizza Tailgate Lot – EKU student and Greek life parking will be located at the Lower AC parking lot.  The Apollo Pizza Tailgate Lot will open at 9 a.m. on game day (Nov. 16).  

• RV Zone – EKU is proud to continue offering the RV Zone, designed to provide football fans a unique and unforgettable tailgating experience.  Located next to the Fitness and Wellness Center lot and just a few steps away from the Roy Kidd Stadium entrance, the RV Zone is available for both single game and full season passes.  Single game passes start at $75 per game, which include two (2) general admission tickets for the game.  Full season passes are available for $225 and includes two (2) general admission tickets for each home game.  The EKU RV Zone will open at 6 p.m. the Friday before game day and will close at 3:00 p.m. the Sunday following game day.  Reservations for the RV Zone are required at least three (3) days in advance and your pass may be reserved by calling (859) 622-7128.

• General Parking – EKU provides general parking free of charge for the following parking lots located on campus:  Brockton, Hanlon, Dizney, Commonwealth, Alumni Coliseum back lots or in parking lots across the EKU bypass. All general parking lots will open on game day at 9 a.m.

• Media Parking – Credentialed media members should park at the Greg Adams Tennis Center parking lot located across the EKU bypass.

EKU Football Parking Regulations
• Parking is permitted only in designated spaces.  Parking on islands, medians or berms is prohibited.
• Parking spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be saved.
• Tailgating is only allowed in areas where the flow of traffic is not obstructed.
• No sale of food, beverages or novelties are permissible without proper permit.
• No open flames other than gas grills. 
• Waste food items and trash must be disposed of in appropriate containers, which are provided throughout the grounds.
• No personal motorized carts are allowed.
• Only small weighted (12'x12' maximum) tents may be used, no staking is allowed.
• Music should be confined to your tailgate area.
• Protect your belongings, EKU will not assume responsibility for lost or stolen items.

Attend The Game – While we encourage the fun and comradery that tailgating produces, please be cognizant that a football game is being played at Roy Kidd Stadium.  Our student-athletes need you in the stands! Please show respect for our EKU student-athletes by attending the game.

For additional information or questions, please call (859) 622-2122. 
 
Student Section
Student seating is located in sections J, K, L.  Students may also sit on the hill in the north end zone.  Students can enter the stadium through Gate 1 or Gate 6.  Students need their official school ID out and ready to be allowed admittance to the game.
 
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol sales (beer and wine) are located on the east side of Roy Kidd Stadium and on the northern end of the main concourse inside the Begley Building:
• Sales begin at 12 p.m.
• Sales continue through the third quarter.  No sales in the fourth quarter or overtime.
• Fans will be limited to two (2) beverages per transaction.
• Purchase can be made by fans 21 years and older only.
• Must be consumed in clear plastic cup. 
• Cash and credit cards accepted.
• Sections G & H will remain alcohol free zones.
 
ADA Accessible Ticket Information
• The ADA accessible seating area at Roy Kidd Stadium in Section J, N, and R of the east side of the stadium.
• 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 ADA accessible restrooms are located on the concourse of the east side of the stadium.  The Moberly building also provides accessible restrooms.
• ADA accessible parking is available in the Moberly Lot past the Stadium off Roy and Sue Kidd Way on the right from the Bypass.
• The main accessible gate (Moberly Gate) is between the Moberly building and the Fitness & Wellness Center.