Jeff Faris has been officially introduced as the new head coach for Austin Peay football. A Knoxville native and former assistant at UCLA and Duke, Faris is eager to lead the Governors into the upcoming season.
Austin Peay vs. Eastern Kentucky: Week 7 Matchup
This Saturday, October 11, the Austin Peay Governors will face off against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 5 p.m. CT. The game will take place at Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Kentucky, and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Current Season Overview
The Governors, currently ranked No. 16 in FCS, enter this contest with a record of 4-2, including a 2-1 standing in the United Athletic Conference (UAC). In their previous game on October 4, Austin Peay secured a significant 44-30 victory over West Georgia, successfully extending their winning streak to two games.
- Recent Performance: Austin Peay is averaging 35.5 points per game.
- Key Player: Quarterback Chris Parson leads the UAC with a total of 1,600 yards (1,372 passing, 228 rushing).
- Defensive Strength: The Governors allow a low average of 299.5 yards per game.
Eastern Kentucky’s Current Standing
The Colonels, boasting a record of 2-3 with no wins in the UAC thus far, faced a week off after their recent 27-7 defeat of Nicholls. Historically, Eastern Kentucky dominates this rivalry, holding a 48-8 lead in their all-time series. They successfully defeated the Governors 30-27 in double overtime last November.
- Offensive Challenges: EKU has the lowest-scoring offense in the UAC, averaging only 16.6 points per game.
- Yardage Statistics: They accumulate an average of 219.2 yards, the fewest in the conference.
- Last Season’s Achievement: The Colonels finished 8-5 and reached the FCS playoffs, where they lost to Villanova in the first round.
Game Day Details
Fans can look forward to an exciting face-off as both teams seek to solidify their standings in the UAC this season.
| Date | Time (CT) | Location | Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11 | 5 p.m. | Roy Kidd Stadium, Richmond, Kentucky | ESPN+ |
As the season progresses, both teams are keen to secure a pivotal win that could shape their future in the conference.
