The Eastern Kentucky University Colonels open up their football season in northern Indiana tomorrow. It’s a return trip to West Lafayette to take on Purdue. Four years ago, EKU took on the Boilermakers in the season opener, losing 48 to 6.
The Colonels begin their 104thseason under the leadership of new head coach Mark Elder. Eastern has fared better against Football Bowl Subdivision teams in recent years, beating Miami of Ohio in 2014 and losing in overtime to the University of Kentucky last year.
EKU has been picked to finish second in the Ohio Valley Conference this season. Kickoff against Purdue is scheduled just after noon tomorrow.
Meanwhile, UK opens up its season at home tomorrow night by hosting Southern Mississippi.
