RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky is participating in the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Campaign during the week of Sept. 10-18. 
 
CFP's Extra Yard for Teachers campaign elevates the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers through the implementation of programs in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development. EKU will present a local teacher with a $1,000 gift on Sept. 14. 

During Eastern Kentucky's home football opener against Indiana State on Sept. 18, the Colonels will wear special Extra Yard for Teachers helmet stickers and honor the University's College of Education and Applied Human Sciences.