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Eastern Kentucky football’s season ends with dramatic loss in first round of FCS playoffs
One of the most successful seasons in recent Eastern Kentucky football history ended in controversial fashion Saturday afternoon. The Colonels lost 22-17 in the first round of the FCS playoffs at No.
Villanova keeps its season alive in the FCS playoffs with a second-half rally vs. Eastern Kentucky
The Wildcats found themselves in an early 14-0 hole, but key special-teams plays and a second-half rally powered them to the second round of the FCS playoffs.
Watkins helps lead rally to send Villanova past Eastern Kentucky in 1st round of FCS playoffs
Connor Watkins threw for a pair of touchdowns and Villanova rallied to beat Eastern Kentucky 22-17 in an opening-round game of the FCS playoffs
FCS Playoffs: With an end line prayer and favorable calls, ‘Nova squeaks past Eastern Kentucky
The game’s sharpest turn came with 1:58 left in the third. At its 17, Watkins was pressured by linebacker Frank Lee, who appeared to poke the ball out, defensive lineman Jeremiah Bailey scooping and rumbling 30 yards for a touchdown. But video review overturned the call, saying Watkins’ arm was moving forward, trying to shovel toward a receiver.
Villanova extends its season courtesy of an FCS playoff date against Eastern Kentucky
Villanova clinched an at-large bid in the FCS playoffs following a 38-28 win over longtime rival Delaware in the “Battle of the Blue” last Saturday. The No. 11-seeded Wildcats look to keep the energy going with another game on their home turf.
Three takeaways from a dreadful end to a dreadful Kentucky football season
A dreadful end to a dreadful season. Perhaps it was fitting that Kentucky’s 2024 football season would end with a thud. The Cats after all finished 4-8 overall and 1-7 in the

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Former eastern Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge's shooting death pleaded not guilty Monday in the same courthouse where they ...
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Colder temperatures in Eastern Kentucky
This morning, temperatures ranged from the upper 40s to the low 50s, closely resembling the day’s expected high of the low ...
Northern Kentucky Norse face the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on 3-game losing streak
Highland Heights, Kentucky; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Kentucky comes into the matchup with Eastern Kentucky after losing three straight games. The Norse are 1-1 on their home court ...
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Eastern Kentucky Colonels and the Ball State Cardinals square off
Ball State Cardinals (1-4) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-1) Estero, Florida; Monday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Colonels -1.5; over/under is 150 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky ...
Churches across eastern Kentucky team up to provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Dozens of volunteers from hundreds of churches across eastern Kentucky have teamed up to prepare 11,000 Thanksgiving dinners ...
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Given a reprieve, Villanova's Jalen Goodman out to have fun against Eastern Kentucky
His helmet taken from him and his football pants swapped for sweats at halftime, Jalen Goodman tried not to think too far ahead last Saturday. A targeting penalty on the second series isn’t how the ...
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Louisiana Tech plays Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-2) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (6-0) Estero, Florida; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -10.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern ...
Eastern Kentucky secures 77-72 win over Southern Illinois
Devontae Blanton scored 17 points as Eastern Kentucky beat Southern Illinois 77-72 on Tuesday. Blanton also had six rebounds for the Colonels (4-2). Mayar Wol scored 14 points while going 4 of 11 from ...