EKU is at home again tomorrow for Family Weekend against Nicholls presented by Hyster Yale. The Colonels will kick off at 6:00 p.m.
The weekend is highlighted by a day of full activities prior and during the football game.
For the game this Saturday, EKU will be giving out rally towels for the first 1,000 fans presented by ServPro.
The game day experience begins Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. when all parking and tailgate lots open for the general public. The Colonel Courtyard will be a highlighted experience of the tailgate atmosphere. The area will once again be a featured location in the tailgate lot in between the Alumni Coliseum lot and Roy Kidd Stadium. This space opens at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and will feature the Colonel-val, music, band and spirit squad performances at Earle Combs Stadium, food trucks, inflatables, sponsors, and more.
Beginning Friday, EKU welcomes students' families for our annual family weekend tradition. The weekend is highlighted by the Colonel-val where students, their families, and fans will be able to partake in a carnival like experience in the Colonel Courtyard located in the Alumni Coliseum parking lot beginning at 2:00 p.m. A full family weekend schedule and additional information can be found by clicking here. Family Weekend ticket specials for everyone can be purchased by clicking here.
This weekend, EKU Athletics will participate in the Extra Yard for Teachers campaign put on through the College Football Playoff Foundation. 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 during the game Saturday. The Colonels will also wear special Extra Yard for Teachers helmet stickers. EKU will honor and show its appreciation to educators and education locally and across the bluegrass state. All educators can use this link to redeem one free tickets with additional tickets available at a discounted rate.
While you are inside Roy Kidd Stadium, don't forget to enjoy the variety of concessions offered by EKU Dining Services and Aramark. This weekend's featured item of the game is the Kentucky Hot Brown Burger! The burger special is served as a wagyu burger topped with applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese sauce, and a sliced tomato all on a pretzel bun. This item is served fresh at all our concession locations throughout the stadium.
EKU Athletics will also continue to host a family zone located above the hill behind the cannon with inflatables and yard games for kids and families inside the stadium, while providing access to view the game.
Please note that the stadium light show will be played after EKU scores, between quarters, and other crucial moments during the game. A graphic will be shown on the video board before the light show begins and light show announcements will be read over the public address system throughout the game.
EKU would like to remind fans of some good to know information when coming to football games this season.