RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University's football team overcame both the weather and Morehead State on Saturday night, securing a dominant 42-13 victory.

The Colonels' defense was key to the win, recording two interceptions—by Vito Tisdale and Mike Smith Jr.—two sacks from linebacker Gabe Stephens, and a fumble recovery by Gabe Fletcher.

On offense, quarterback Matt Morrissey threw for two touchdowns, both to wide receiver Dequan Stanley, while also rushing for a score.

Three EKU running backs contributed rushing touchdowns, with Joshua Carter, Brayden Latham, and Telly McCallister each finding the end zone.

"It was a great game," head coach Walt Wells said. "It's always special to get another win at Roy Kidd Stadium. I thought our guys did a great job bringing energy all night."

The Colonel offense rushed for 301 yards, averaging seven yards per carry.

EKU capitalized on turnovers, outscoring MSU 21-3 in points off giveaways.

The win marks EKU's 10th consecutive victory over Morehead State.

The Colonels will remain at home for their third straight game, taking on Robert Morris on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m.

How It Happened
Morehead State got on the board first, converting a 31-yard field goal after recovering an EKU fumble at the Colonels' 33-yard line.

The game was delayed for over an hour and a half due to lightning, but EKU responded once play resumed, marching 81 yards on 10 plays to take the lead. Morrissey connected with Stanley for a 21-yard touchdown pass with 3:35 remaining in the first quarter, putting the Colonels up 7-3.

On Morehead State's next drive, Tisdale intercepted a deflected pass and returned it 23 yards to the Eagles' 22-yard line. Two plays later, Carter broke through the defense for a 14-yard touchdown, extending EKU's lead.

MSU responded with a field goal early in the second quarter, trimming the Colonels' lead to 14-10.

The EKU defense forced another turnover when Fletcher recovered a fumble following a bad snap by MSU, giving the Colonels' offense the ball at the Eagles' 26-yard line. Morrissey found Stanley in the end zone again two plays later, increasing the lead to 21-10 with 4:47 left in the half.

In the second half, EKU added three more touchdowns—all on the ground—including the first career scores for Latham and McCallister. MSU managed just one more field goal, while EKU's defense secured its third turnover when Smith intercepted an errant pass in the fourth quarter, setting up McCallister's touchdown.