Eastern Kentucky
UAC
2024 Record: 8-4, 6-2
Coach: Walt Wells
Big Wins: 11/2 at Tarleton State (17-13), 11/9 Central Arkansas (31-24)
Bad Losses: 10/12 at Southern Utah (21-42), 10/19 at Abilene Christian (20-34)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Joshua Carter, RB, 1,106 yards
Passing: Matt Morrissey, QB, 2,013 yards
Receiving: Marcus Calwise, WR, 507 yards
Tackles: Maddox Marcellus, LB, 87
Sacks: Gabe Stephens, LB, 4.5
Interceptions: Mike Smith Jr., DB, 4
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 179.1 (30th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 170.1 (98, 8)
Total Offense: 349.2 (71, 6)
Scoring Offense: 23.0 (75, 6)
Rushing Defense: 151.7 (59, 3)
Pass Defense: 237.3 (92, 5)
Total Defense: 389.0 (81, 4)
Scoring Defense: 24.6 (54, 2)
Turnover Margin: 0.09 (55, 4)
Sacks: 1.09 (114, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.73 (47, 4)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
2022 | First Round | Lost to Gardner-Webb |
2014 | First Round | Lost to Indiana State |
2011 | First Round | Lost to James Madison |
2008 | First Round | Lost to Richmond |
2007 | First Round | Lost to Richmond |
1997 | First Round | Lost to Western Kentucky |
1995 | First Round | Lost to Montana |
1994 | First Round | Defeated Boston University |
1994 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Youngstown State |
1993 | First Round | Lost to Georgia Southern |
1992 | First Round | Lost to Marshall |
1991 | First Round | Defeated Appalachian State |
1991 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Middle Tennessee State |
1991 | Semifinals | Lost to Marshall |
1990 | First Round | Lost to Furman |
1989 | First Round | Lost to Youngstown State |
1988 | First Round | Defeated Massachusetts |
1988 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Western Kentucky |
1988 | Semifinals | Lost to Georgia Southern |
1987 | First Round | Defeated Western Kentucky |
1987 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Louisiana Monroe |
1986 | First Round | Defeated Furman |
1986 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Eastern Illinois |
1986 | Semifinals | Lost to Arkansas State |
*all team stats through 11/21