Carter runs for 106 yards, walk-off 23-yard TD as E. Kentucky beats Austin Peay 30-27 in OT

— Joshua Carter ran 26 times for 106 yards and two touchdowns, including a walk-off 23-yarder in overtime, and Eastern Kentucky beat Austin Peay 30-27 Saturday for the Colonels fourth consecutive win.

Joshua Carter, Caeleb Schlachter spark Eastern Kentucky to 31-24 victory over Central Arkansas

— Joshua Carter scored on a 3-yard run late in the fourth quarter after Caeleb Schlachter returned the opening kickoff of the second half 73 yards for a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky defeated Central Arkansas 31-24 on Saturday.

Joshua Carter's 2 TD runs power Eastern Kentucky to 17-13 upset victory over Tarleton State

— Joshua Carter scored on a 23-yard run in the fourth quarter, rushing four times for all 62 yards on the game-winning drive, and Eastern Kentucky upset Tarleton State 17-13 on Saturday night.

Joshua Carter carries 31 times for 167 yards and 2 TDs, and Eastern Kentucky beats winless Utah Tech

— Joshua Carter carried 31 times for 167 yards and two touchdowns to help Eastern Kentucky beat winless Utah Tech 28-17 on Saturday.

Maverick McIvor throws for 340 yards, 3 TDs and Abilene Christian thwarts Eastern Kentucky 34-20

— Maverick McIvor threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, leading Abilene Christian to a 34-20 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night.

Lambson runs for 3 scores, Berry throws for 3 and Southern Utah tops Eastern Kentucky 42-21

— Targhee Lambson ran for 170 yards with three touchdowns, Jackson Berry threw for three scores and Southern Utah rolled past Eastern Kentucky 42-21 on Saturday.

Morrissey, Carter lead with 2 TDs apiece to get Eastern Kentucky past Robert Morris 31-7

— Matt Morrissey threw two touchdown passes, Joshua Carter ran for two scores and Eastern Kentucky beat Robert Morris 31-7 on Saturday.

Longest losing streaks in college football history

Some of the longest losing streaks in college football history belong to programs such as Duke and Colorado State.

Morrissey leads Eastern Kentucky to 26-7 win over West Georgia

— Matt Morrissey threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and Eastern Kentucky never trailed in a 26-7 win over West Georgia on Saturday.

College football Week 2 highlights: Top plays, games, takeaways

Northern Illinois might have shocked Notre Dame and all of college football, but it certainly won't be the last team to do so.

What are the longest college football games of all time?

From LSU vs. Texas A&M to Ole Miss vs. Arkansas here's a look at the longest college football games in history.

College football 2024 week 2 schedule: Texas-Michigan

Week 2 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. NC State vs. Tennessee is among the marquee matchups. Check out how to watch the games now.

Mississippi State begins Lebby era by demolishing EKU

The Bulldogs score in all three phases of the game -- offense, defense and special teams -- in the first game under new coach Jeff Lebby, a 56-7 romp over Eastern Kentucky.

College football Week 1 schedule: Clemson-Georgia, USC-LSU

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Dylan Dreiling mashes a go-ahead 3-run Vols homer

Dylan Dreiling gives Tennessee the lead with a 3-run home run in the 7th inning.

Roy Kidd, who led EKU to two I-AA football titles, dies at 91

Roy Kidd, who led the Eastern Kentucky Colonels to NCAA Division I-AA football championships in 1979 and 1982, has died at 91.

Cincinnati to open first season in Big 12 against Eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (Big 12 Now on ESPN+)

Best college football games of 2022 season

Hail Marys, stunning upsets and two instant College Football Playoff classics. Bill Connelly counts down the 100 best games of the season.

Atlantic Sun, WAC teams pairing up to attempt move to FBS, sources say

Members of the Atlantic Sun and WAC have agreed to form the foundation of a 10-member football-only conference with plans to join the FBS, sources told ESPN.

FCS playoffs: Ranking every team's chances

Is it finally South Dakota State's year, or will North Dakota State take home another title? A look at the 24 teams vying for the FCS championship.

Texas and the Sun Belt rattled CFB's hierarchy in a weekend that upended the sport

The Longhorns came so close to taking down the No. 1 Crimson Tide, and the Sun Belt disrupted everything we thought we knew about college football.

Eastern Kentucky wins 7-OT marathon game vs. Bowling Green

Eastern Kentucky converts on the 2-point conversion to complete the upset over Bowling Green in the seventh overtime.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels name Garry McPeek acting football coach with Walt Wells sidelined

Eastern Kentucky athletic director Matt Roan has named Garry McPeek as acting head football coach, effectively immediately, while Walt Wells recovers from a cardiac episode on Sunday.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels football coach Walt Wells hospitalized in stable condition after cardiac episode

Eastern Kentucky athletic director Matt Roan said football coach Walt Wells is hospitalized in stable condition after having a cardiac episode at work Sunday morning.

Eastern Kentucky defensive back Marquae Kirkendoll charged with robbing postal carrier, suspended

Eastern Kentucky defensive back Marquae Kirkendoll has been charged with robbing a postal carrier in New Mexico and is no longer enrolled at the school.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-4, 3-2 ASUN-WAC) take on a fellow ASUN-WAC foe when they host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-5, 3-2 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Roy Kidd Stadium.

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 13

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-3, 3-1 ASUN-WAC) visit a streaking Sam Houston Bearkats (8-0, 4-0 ASUN-WAC) squad on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium. The Bearkats have won eight games in a row.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-2, 3-0 ASUN-WAC) visit the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (5-3, 1-2 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Homer Bryce Stadium and will aim to continue a five-game winning streak.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Lamar Cardinals Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (5-2, 2-0 ASUN-WAC) enter a matchup against the Lamar Cardinals (1-5, 0-3 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Roy Kidd Stadium on a four-game winning streak.

Central Arkansas Bears vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-2, 1-0 ASUN-WAC) will aim to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Central Arkansas Bears (2-3, 1-1 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at First Security Field at Estes Stadium.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-2, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) and the Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-2, 0-1 ASUN-WAC) play on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Roy Kidd Stadium in a battle of ASUN-WAC foes.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Tarleton State Texans Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Tarleton State Texans (2-2) visit the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-2) at Roy Kidd Stadium on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Austin Peay Governors Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The Austin Peay Governors (2-1) visit the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-2) at Roy Kidd Stadium on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

OVC sues Eastern Kentucky, Jacksonville St over exit fees

- The Ohio Valley Conference has sued Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville State, contending they have not paid $1 million exit fees after both schools left the league this year for the Atlantic Sun Conference.

McKinney drops a dime for 90-yard Eastern Kentucky TD

Parker McKinney lobs one over the top to Keyion Dixon who breaks away for a 90-yard touchdown for Eastern Kentucky.

Houston Baptist ends short season with a 33-30 victory

Bailey Zappe threw for three touchdowns, Houston Baptist blocked a late PAT for a two-point conversion and the Huskies' completed their four-game season with a 33-30 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.

McKinney tosses 4 TD passes, EKU beats Citadel 37-14

Doege, RBs shine, West Virginia beats E. Kentucky 56-10

Jarrett Doege threw three touchdown passes, Leddie Brown and Alec Sinkfield gave West Virginia's running game a lift it hadn't seen in quite some time, and the Mountaineers beat Eastern Kentucky 56-10 Saturday.

West Virginia Mountaineers suspend 11 for violating team rules

West Virginia has suspended 11 football players for Saturday's season opener over a violation of team rules.

What to watch for as the ACC, Big 12 kick off their college football seasons

The opening weekend of Power 5 college football has finally arrived after one of the more challenging summers in modern history. We look ahead to the top stories, players and games for this weekend.

West Virginia gets first test vs. E. Kentucky

The West Virginia Mountaineers will open their season this Saturday when they play host to a nonconference FCS opponent in the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

College football Week 1 scores, schedule and must-see moments

All the best from the first full day of college football. Even before kickoff, the week included an Earl Campbell-Guy Fieri meeting, Nick Saban on oatmeal creme pies cereal and more.

Marshall rolls 59-0 in dazzling debut for QB Wells

Grant Wells threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns to set and tie school records for a debut quarterback and Marshall rolled past Eastern Kentucky 59-0 on Saturday in both teams' season opener.

EKU players and staff wear 'Say their names' shirts

Before the game, Eastern Kentucky players and staff members raise awareness of social injustice with shirts that read "Say their names" and "Enough is enough."

Eastern Kentucky players enter stadium wearing 'Say their names' T-shirts

Eastern Kentucky players and coaches wore "Say their names" T-shirts as they entered Joan C. Edwards Stadium to play Marshall in their season-opening game on Saturday.

No fans for West Virginia's opener vs. Eastern Kentucky

West Virginia's season opener against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 12 will be held without fans because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Eastern Kentucky LB Michael Harris arrested after lifting cop over his head

Eastern Kentucky linebacker Michael Harris was arrested on four different charges Monday in Grove City, Ohio, after hoisting a police officer over his head.

Eastern Kentucky LB Michael Harris arrested after lifting cop over his head

Michael Harris, a linebacker who enrolled at Eastern Kentucky after playing at Auburn in 2019, has been suspended from all team and football-related activities after being arrested on four different charges for lifting a police officer over his head.

Luginbill recalls Kidd's infamous halftime speech

Former Eastern Kentucky QB Tom Luginbill recalls a halftime speech by his coach, Roy Kidd, that was cut short by a broken foot.

EKU rides Hayworth’s foot in 29-23 win over Jacksonville St

Samuel Hayworth made 5-of-6 field goal attempts -- including a 50-yarder -- and Conor Blount threw a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky beat Jacksonville State 29-23 on Saturday.