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Eastern Kentucky stays on the road Saturday when the Colonels visit Jacksonville State at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The former conference rivals renew a series that Jacksonville State leads 11-8, with the Gamecocks winning the most recent meeting in 2022.
Dec 20, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Jacksonville State Gamecocks edge Curley Young Jr. (41) reacts after a play against the Ohio Bobcats in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
How to Watch Eastern Kentucky vs Jacksonville State
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- Stream: ESPN Unlimited (watch now)
The Colonels enter at 0-1 after opening their season with a 45-21 loss at Western Carolina. Eastern Kentucky held a 14-10 halftime advantage before Western Carolina broke the game open with three touchdowns in the third quarter. EKU now gets another road opportunity as it tries to pick up its first victory of the 2026 season.
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Jacksonville State is also 0-1 after beginning its campaign with a 33-7 road loss to North Dakota State. The Gamecocks return to Alabama for their home opener looking to rebound under head coach Charles Kelly. Saturday brings back a familiar matchup between programs that shared the Ohio Valley Conference for years before Jacksonville State’s move to the FBS.
This is a great college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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