RICHMOND, Ky. – The 2010 football game between Eastern Kentucky University and Kentucky State University, which was originally scheduled for Sept. 25, has been moved to Oct. 2 due to a scheduling conflict. The game will serve as the home opener for the Colonels.

The Oct. 2 date is the latest EKU has played its home opener since 1964. Eastern Kentucky is 4-0 all-time against Kentucky State with the two in-state schools last meeting in 2000.

EKU’s first game of the 2010 fall season is set for Thursday night, Sept. 2 at Missouri State. The Colonels will be aiming for their third OVC title in the last four years.

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