RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team has reported to campus and will have its first preseason practice on Thursday.
The Colonels will hold 15 practices over an 18-day period. All practices are scheduled to be held at Roy Kidd Stadium and are open to the public.
Eastern, in its first season under the direction of head coach Mark Elder, is ranked No. 25 in nation in a preseason poll by Athlon Sports. EKU was picked to place second in the Ohio Valley Conference this season by the coaches and the media.
The Colonels begin the 2016 season on Sept. 3 at Purdue. Eastern’s first home game is slated for Thursday, Sept. 8. For ticket information, contact the EKU Athletics Ticket Office at 859-622-2122.
Preseason Camp Schedule
(Note: dates and times are subject to change)
August 4 Thursday 6 p.m.
August 5 Friday 6 p.m.
August 6 Saturday 11:20 a.m.
August 7 Sunday 7:30 p.m.
August 8 Monday No Practice
August 9 Tuesday 6 p.m.
August 10 Wednesday 6 p.m.
August 11 Thursday 7:30 p.m.
August 12 Friday No Practice
August 13 Saturday 10 a.m.
August 14 Sunday 1 p.m.
August 15 Monday 11:20 a.m.
August 16 Tuesday 11:20 a.m.
August 17 Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
August 18 Thursday No Practice
August 19 Friday 10 a.m.
August 20 Saturday 10 a.m.
August 21 Sunday 1 p.m.