EKU falls in home opener

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-3) fell in their home opener to Western Carolina (2-1) 27-24 in their home opener Saturday in the rain.

EKU had a 14-7 lead at the half, thanks to a six-yard touchdown pass from fifth year quarterback Parker McKinney to redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jackson Hensley early in the game.

McKinney finished 27-46 for 366 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He rushed for an additional 59 yards on eight attempts.

This was EKU’s first game since legendary Coach Roy Kidd died on Tuesday. They had a number of tributes to the hall-of-famer.

EKU is giving these out at the gates today. Part of a number of tributes to the late Coach Roy Kidd in their first game since his passing. @wkytsports @WKYT pic.twitter.com/VEwBQhyuM2
— Lyndsey Gough (@LGonTV) September 16, 2023