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@EKUFootball Game Day: Colonels Play At The Citadel On Saturday

9/21/2020 11:31:00 AM

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. 
 
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
-  This is the first-ever meeting between the two football programs.
 
THE COLONELS
-  Eastern Kentucky lost at West Virginia, 56-10, on Sept. 12.
 
-  Alonzo Booth averaged 6.4 yards per carry against West Virginia, finishing with 45 yards on seven carries.
 
-  Defensive end Antonio Smith had five tackles against West Virginia, including two tackles for a loss of 10 yards.
 
-  Redshirt freshman Kaleb Lundy had a team-best nine tackles at West Virginia.
 
-  Newcomer Thomas Cook ranks second in the nation with an average of 40.5 yards per punt.
 
-  Keyion Dixon caught a 28-yard touchdown pass against the Mountaineers.
 
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.
 
-  The Bulldogs totaled just 162 yards of offense against Clemson.  The Citadel ran the ball 48 times and attempted just 11 passes.
 
-  Jaylan Adams rushed for 50 yards on 12 carries.
 
-  Matt Campbell averaged 41.8 yards on 10 punts against Clemson.
 
-  Chris Beverly had five tackles, including one sack.

 
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