CHARLESTON, S.C. – Eastern Kentucky will play at The Citadel on Saturday. The game will air live on ESPN3 with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.Â
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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.
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INSIDE THE SERIES
-Â This is the first-ever meeting between the two football programs.
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THE COLONELS
-Â Eastern Kentucky lost at West Virginia, 56-10, on Sept. 12.
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Alonzo Booth averaged 6.4 yards per carry against West Virginia, finishing with 45 yards on seven carries.
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-Â Defensive end
Antonio Smith had five tackles against West Virginia, including two tackles for a loss of 10 yards.
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-Â Redshirt freshman
Kaleb Lundy had a team-best nine tackles at West Virginia.
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-Â Newcomer
Thomas Cook ranks second in the nation with an average of 40.5 yards per punt.
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Keyion Dixon caught a 28-yard touchdown pass against the Mountaineers.
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SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
- The Citadel lost to No. 1 Clemson on Saturday, 49-0. The Bulldogs opened the 2020 season with a 27-6 loss at South Florida on Sept. 12.
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- The Bulldogs totaled just 162 yards of offense against Clemson. The Citadel ran the ball 48 times and attempted just 11 passes.
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-Â Jaylan Adams rushed for 50 yards on 12 carries.
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-Â Matt Campbell averaged 41.8 yards on 10 punts against Clemson.
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-Â Chris Beverly had five tackles, including one sack.
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