RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team closed out its 2026 spring practice slate on Saturday with its annual Spring Game, presented by CG Bank, as the defense turned in a dominant performance at Roy Kidd Stadium.

The "Maroon Doom" defense controlled the day, defeating the offense, 39-10. EKU's defense recorded a touchdown, two interceptions, and two red zone stops, while holding the offense scoreless during the second half running clock periods and late-game situations.

Redshirt senior defensive back Jeffrey Kinley and redshirt freshman defensive lineman Preston Swope led all players with seven tackles apiece. Graduate transfer Jackson Marshall added five tackles and a tackle for loss.

Sophomore defensive back Tavarion James and redshirt freshman linebacker Davion Sturgis each recorded interceptions for the Colonels.

On the offensive side, redshirt senior kicker Buzz Flabiano opened the scoring with a 48-yard field goal.

EKU's offense totaled 418 yards, splitting reps between quarterbacks Tyler Travers and Jordyn Potts.

Travers, a redshirt freshman, completed 12-of-21 passes for 126 yards and a 24-yard touchdown to wide receiver Elijah Caldwell in the second quarter. Potts finished 7-of-17 for 63 yards.

Four running backs combined for 229 rushing yards. Redshirt freshman Peyton Smith led the group with 81 yards on 29 carries, while redshirt freshman Cortez Stone added 72 yards. Junior Brady Hensley contributed 52 yards on the ground.

Head coach Walt Wells, Flabiano, and redshirt junior offensive lineman Avery Ferris met with the media following the game.