https://ekusports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Eastern Kentucky University Athleticsen-us60https://ekusports.com/news/2026/6/8/eku-announces-promotions-for-2026-home-football-schedule.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/6/8/eku-announces-promotions-for-2026-home-football-schedule.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University has announced game times and promotional themes for its six home football games during the 2026 season.]]>EKU Football Players Waiting to Run Down Hill Pre-GameMon, 8 Jun 2026 14:59:00 EST624337https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/26/football-ekus-ward-receives-nfl-rookie-minicamp-invitations-from-chiefs-bears.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/26/football-ekus-ward-receives-nfl-rookie-minicamp-invitations-from-chiefs-bears.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University safety Jaheim Ward has received rookie minicamp invitations from the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears, the organizations announced Sunday.]]>042626 Jaheim Ward MinicampSun, 26 Apr 2026 13:59:00 EST624271https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/25/football-defense-dominates-as-eku-wraps-spring-with-annual-spring-game-presented-by-cg-bank.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/25/football-defense-dominates-as-eku-wraps-spring-with-annual-spring-game-presented-by-cg-bank.aspxFootball

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.]]>042526 Tyler Travers Spring GameSat, 25 Apr 2026 19:28:00 EST624269https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/15/2026-season-ticket-renewals-available-now-for-eku-football.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/15/2026-season-ticket-renewals-available-now-for-eku-football.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – Season ticket renewals are now available for EKU football ahead of the 2026 season.]]>Roy Kidd Stadium SunsetWed, 15 Apr 2026 09:11:00 EST624226https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/3/colonels-announce-details-for-football-spring-game-presented-by-cg-bank.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/3/colonels-announce-details-for-football-spring-game-presented-by-cg-bank.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. - Eastern Kentucky University has finalized the schedule of events and details around its annual football Spring Game presented by CG Bank to be held on Saturday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium.]]>FB HelmetFri, 3 Apr 2026 11:10:00 EST624182https://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/2/eku-colonels-announce-2026-football-schedule-changes-and-homecoming-date.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/4/2/eku-colonels-announce-2026-football-schedule-changes-and-homecoming-date.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. - The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) football team and the United Athletic Conference (UAC) have announced significant updates to the 2026 season. The UAC will have eight playing members with the University of West Florida joining as a football-only member.]]>2026 Homecoming GraphicThu, 2 Apr 2026 18:00:00 EST624177https://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/24/football-seven-colonels-put-up-strong-numbers-at-pro-day.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/24/football-seven-colonels-put-up-strong-numbers-at-pro-day.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – The EKU football team held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday as seven Colonels worked out in front of NFL personnel.]]>Jaheim Ward at 2026 Pro DayTue, 24 Mar 2026 19:23:00 EST624135https://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/9/eku-football-finalizes-2026-schedule-with-non-conference-slate.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/3/9/eku-football-finalizes-2026-schedule-with-non-conference-slate.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – The 2026 slate of competition is set for the Eastern Kentucky University football team as head coach Walt Wells has announced the Colonels' non-conference schedule on Monday.]]>Roy Kidd Stadium - TopMon, 9 Mar 2026 18:47:00 EST624087https://ekusports.com/news/2026/2/4/football-colonels-sign-cooper-enochs-to-close-2026-signing-class.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/2/4/football-colonels-sign-cooper-enochs-to-close-2026-signing-class.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team finalized its 2026 signing class with the announcement of signing Cooper Enochs on Wednesday.]]>Roy Kidd Stadium SunsetWed, 4 Feb 2026 15:19:00 EST623960https://ekusports.com/news/2026/1/26/colonels-announce-2026-class-of-transfer-signees.aspxhttps://ekusports.com/news/2026/1/26/colonels-announce-2026-class-of-transfer-signees.aspxFootball

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team took a large step towards finalizing its 2026 roster, officially announcing the Colonels' 2026 transfer signee class on Monday.]]>2026 Football Signee GraphicMon, 26 Jan 2026 16:30:00 EST623935