2024 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team explained
| Year: | 2024 |
| Team: | Eastern Kentucky Colonels |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | United Athletic Conference |
| Short Conf: | UAC |
| Statsrank: | 22 |
| Record: | 8–5 |
| Conf Record: | 6–2 |
| Head Coach: | Walt Wells |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Off Coach: | Andy Richman |
| Oc Year: | 5th |
| Def Coach: | Jake Johnson |
| Dc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | Roy Kidd Stadium |
| Bowl: | NCAA Division I First Round |
| Bowl Result: | L 17–22 at Villanova |
The 2024 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team represented Eastern Kentucky University as a member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Colonels were be coached by fifth-year head coach Walt Wells and played at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Kentucky.
Schedule
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Game summaries
at Mississippi State (FBS)
See also: 2024 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team.
| Statistics | EKU | MSST |
|---|
| First downs | 16 | 19 |
| Total yards | 295 | 450 |
| Rushing yards | 126 | 203 |
| Passing yards | 169 | 247 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 22–38–1 | 15–22–0 |
| Time of possession | 38:06 | 21:54 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 22/38, 169 yds, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 19 rushes, 75 yds |
| Receiving | Marcus Calwise Jr. | 5 receptions, 45 yds |
| Mississippi State | Passing | | 15/20, 247 yds, 3 TD |
| Rushing | | 7 rushes, 44 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Jordan Mosley | 5 receptions, 104 yds, TD | |
at Western Kentucky (FBS) (Battle of the Bluegrass)
See also: 2024 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team and Battle of the Bluegrass.
| Statistics | EKU | WKU |
|---|
| First downs | 13 | 25 |
| Total yards | 266 | 467 |
| Rushing yards | 190 | 116 |
| Passing yards | 76 | 351 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 11–20–0 | 27–39–0 |
| Time of possession | 34:10 | 25:50 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 9/17, 70 yds |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 19 rushes, 100 yds |
| Receiving | Marcus Calwise Jr. | 4 receptions, 24 yds |
| Western Kentucky | Passing | | 27/39, 351 yds, TD |
| Rushing | Elijah Young | 13 rushes, 52 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Kisean Johnson | 6 receptions, 119 yds | |
vs. West Georgia
See also: 2024 West Georgia Wolves football team.
| Statistics | UWG | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 19 |
| Total yards | 380 | 365 |
| Rushing yards | 185 | 88 |
| Passing yards | 195 | 277 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 16–31–0 | 17–30–0 |
| Time of possession | 26:53 | 33:07 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| West Georgia | Passing | Davin Wydner | 16/31, 195 yds |
| Rushing | Rajaez Mosley | 23 rushes, 85 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Karmello English | 9 receptions, 109 yds |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 17/30, 277 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 19 rushes, 61 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Jalen Montgomery | 1 reception, 46 yds | |
vs. Morehead State (Old Hawg Rifle)
See also: 2024 Morehead State Eagles football team and Old Hawg Rifle.
| Statistics | MORE | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 13 | 27 |
| Total yards | 228 | 463 |
| Rushing yards | 77 | 301 |
| Passing yards | 151 | 162 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 14–27–2 | 13–19–0 |
| Time of possession | 31:08 | 28:52 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Morehead State | Passing | Bryce Patterson | 8/14, 106 yds, INT |
| Rushing | James Louis | 13 rushes, 69 yds |
| Receiving | Nathan Garnett Jr. | 4 receptions, 55 yds |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 13/19, 162 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Brayden Latham | 11 rushes, 76 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Dequan Stanley | 3 receptions, 49 yds, 2 TD | |
vs. Robert Morris
See also: 2024 Robert Morris Colonials football team.
| Statistics | RMU | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 17 | 23 |
| Total yards | 232 | 513 |
| Rushing yards | 71 | 242 |
| Passing yards | 161 | 271 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 19–38–1 | 18–34–0 |
| Time of possession | 28:05 | 31:55 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Robert Morris | Passing | Anthony Chiccitt | 18/36, 142 yds, INT |
| Rushing | Tyvon Edmonds Jr. | 14 rushes, 31 yds |
| Receiving | Noah Robinson | 9 receptions, 89 yds, TD |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 17/29, 265 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 19 rushes, 123 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Dequan Stanley | 4 receptions, 78 yds, TD | |
at Southern Utah
See also: 2024 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team.
| Statistics | EKU | SUU |
|---|
| First downs | 23 | 27 |
| Total yards | 276 | 482 |
| Rushing yards | 69 | 278 |
| Passing yards | 207 | 204 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 24–36–1 | 13–23–0 |
| Time of possession | 23:18 | 36:42 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 24/36, 207 yds, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 11 rushes, 43 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Dequan Stanley | 6 receptions, 47 yds, TD |
| Southern Utah | Passing | Jackson Berry | 13/23, 204 yds, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Targhee Lambson | 34 rushes, 170 yds, 3 TD |
| Receiving | Devin Downing | 3 receptions, 69 yds, TD | |
at No. 17 Abilene Christian
See also: 2024 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team.
| Statistics | EKU | ACU |
|---|
| First downs | 19 | 27 |
| Total yards | 357 | 552 |
| Rushing yards | 92 | 212 |
| Passing yards | 265 | 340 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 20–33–3 | 24–37–1 |
| Time of possession | 29:24 | 30:36 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 20/33, 265 yds, 2 TD, 3 INT |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 16 rushes, 79 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Dequan Stanley | 5 receptions, 116 yds, TD |
| Abilene Christian | Passing | Maverick McIvor | 24/37, 340 yds, 3 TD, INT |
| Rushing | Sam Hicks | 24 rushes, 146 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Blayne Taylor | 10 receptions, 154 yds, 2 TD | |
vs. Utah Tech
See also: 2024 Utah Tech Trailblazers football team.
| Statistics | UTU | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 21 | 24 |
| Total yards | 346 | 362 |
| Rushing yards | 115 | 287 |
| Passing yards | 231 | 75 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 22–40–0 | 10–18–0 |
| Time of possession | 26:19 | 33:41 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Utah Tech | Passing | Bronson Barben | 22/39, 231 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Bronson Barben | 13 rushes, 37 yds |
| Receiving | Josh Rillos | 7 receptions, 72 yds |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 10/18, 75 yds |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 31 rushes, 167 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Ron Vann Jr. | 4 receptions, 33 yds | |
at No. 7 Tarleton State
See also: 2024 Tarleton State Texans football team.
| Statistics | EKU | TAR |
|---|
| First downs | 16 | 22 |
| Total yards | 274 | 397 |
| Rushing yards | 243 | 163 |
| Passing yards | 31 | 234 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 6–11–1 | 17–41–3 |
| Time of possession | 33:46 | 25:41 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 6/11, 31 yds, INT |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 22 rushes, 147 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Caeleb Schlachter | 1 reception, 11 yds |
| Tarleton State | Passing | Victor Gabalis | 17/41, 234 yds, TD, 3 INT |
| Rushing | Kayvon Britten | 25 rushes, 154 yds |
| Receiving | Benjamin Omayebu | 9 receptions, 100 yds | |
vs. No. 16 Central Arkansas
See also: 2024 Central Arkansas Bears football team.
| Statistics | UCA | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 25 | 14 |
| Total yards | 458 | 268 |
| Rushing yards | 201 | 160 |
| Passing yards | 257 | 108 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 21–36–1 | 10–20–0 |
| Time of possession | 31:26 | 28:34 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Central Arkansas | Passing | Will McElvain | 10/14, 113 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Darius Hale | 16 rushes, 90 yds |
| Receiving | Trejan Bridges | 8 receptions, 143 yds, 2 TD |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 10/20, 108 yds, TD |
| Rushing | Brayden Latham | 11 rushes, 73 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Marcus Calwise Jr. | 3 receptions, 37 yds, TD | |
at Austin Peay
See also: 2024 Austin Peay Governors football team.
| Statistics | EKU | APSU |
|---|
| First downs | 27 | 12 |
| Total yards | 402 | 287 |
| Rushing yards | 172 | 48 |
| Passing yards | 230 | 239 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 21–33–1 | 23–35–0 |
| Time of possession | 38:16 | 21:44 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 21/33, 230 yds, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Joshua Carter | 26 rushes, 106 yds, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Marcus Calwise Jr. | 6 receptions, 83 yds, TD |
| Austin Peay | Passing | Austin Smith | 23/35, 239 yds, 2 TD |
| Rushing | La'Vell Wright | 8 rushes, 16 yds |
| Receiving | Jaden Barnes | 8 receptions, 131 yds, TD | |
vs. North Alabama
See also: 2024 North Alabama Lions football team.
| Statistics | UNA | EKU |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 16 |
| Total yards | 441 | 395 |
| Rushing yards | 116 | 241 |
| Passing yards | 325 | 154 |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 23–39–2 | 9–15–1 |
| Time of possession | 31:55 | 28:05 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| North Alabama | Passing | TJ Smith | 23/39, 325 yds, TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Jayvian Allen | 17 rushes, 79 yds |
| Receiving | Tanaka Scott | 6 receptions, 109 yds, TD |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Matt Morrissey | 9/15, 154 yds, TD, INT |
| Rushing | Brayden Latham | 19 rushes, 103 yds, TD |
| Receiving | Marcus Calwise Jr. | 5 receptions, 99 yds, TD | |
at No. 12 Villanova (NCAA Division I playoff–first round)
See also: 2024 Villanova Wildcats football team.
| Statistics | EKU | VILL |
|---|
| First downs | | |
| Total yards | | |
| Rushing yards | | |
| Passing yards | | |
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int | | |
| Time of possession | | |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | |
| Villanova | Passing | | |
| Rushing | | |
| Receiving | | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Eastern Kentucky announces 2024 football schedule. FBSchedules. Kevin. Kelley. December 12, 2023. March 23, 2024.
- Web site: Colonels announce 2024 non-conference opponents completing schedule. Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Athletics. December 12, 2023. March 23, 2024.
