EKU Hosts Central Arkansas This Saturday for Senior Day

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:02 p.m. ET this Saturday when Eastern Kentucky University faces Central Arkansas at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium, according to Eastern Kentucky University Athletics.

The upcoming contest serves as a significant milestone for the program, featuring a dedicated Senior Day to honor 16 football seniors on the field. This recognition is set to take place at 1:33 p.m., ahead of the game’s primary kickoff.

Fans planning to attend the event can expect an early start to the festivities. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m., followed by the opening of the Colonel Courtyard at 11 a.m. The Colonel Walk, a traditional pregame event, begins at 11:45 a.m. outside the Moberly Building, Olympic Sports Training Facility, and the RV lot.

A C-130J-30 Super Hercules Performs a Pregame Flyover

The pregame sequence includes a highly anticipated aerial demonstration. At 1:50 p.m., the stadium will host EKU’s first pregame flyover of the season, featuring a C-130J-30 Super Hercules. First Lt. Matthew Dunlap, a 2022 graduate of EKU’s aviation program, will pilot the aircraft from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Squadron, which is based in Louisville.

The atmosphere at the stadium will shift as the team prepares to take the field. Following an introductory video at 1:56 p.m., the Colonels will gather at the top of the hill adjacent to the Olympic Sports Training Facility. The team will then debut a new entrance route, running down the hill to enter the field near the main grandstand.

Additional scheduled events include:

1:00 p.m. – Marching Colonels performance at Earle Combs Stadium
1:49 p.m. – National Anthem
Halftime – Salute to Service recognition for veterans and current members of the armed forces

Stadium Gates Open Early for Ceremonies

Stadium gates are slated to open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate those arriving for the various ceremonies and performances. Because the afternoon is structured around several specific recognition windows, officials encourage fans to arrive early to ensure they do not miss the Senior Day honors or the aerial flyover.

For those looking to secure a seat, single game tickets remain available. Interested spectators can purchase tickets through the official online channels or by contacting the EKU Ticket Office directly at 859-622-2122.

The game is presented by Ameresco.