Venue & Game Details
Matchup: Nicholls Colonels vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM CT
Venue: Roy Kidd Stadium, Richmond, Kentucky
Capacity: ~20,000
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Richmond, KY)
Kickoff Temperature: ~73°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Wind: 6–9 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Nicholls Colonels:
QB Deuce Hogan – healthy, 519 passing yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs.
RB Miequle Brock Jr. – healthy, 117 rushing yards, 1 TD; also 126 receiving yards, 1 TD.
WR Karaaz Johnson – healthy, 80 yards, 1 TD.
No major injuries reported.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels:
QB Myles Burkett – healthy, 168 passing yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs.
RB Brayden Latham – healthy, 96 rushing yards.
WR Dequan Stanley – healthy, 55 receiving yards.
WR Jayden West – healthy, 51 yards, 1 TD.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Deuce Hogan (Nicholls) vs. EKU Secondary
Hogan has been steady but needs to limit turnovers.
EKU’s defense has forced 3 INTs in 4 games.
RB/WR Miequle Brock Jr. (Nicholls) vs. EKU Linebackers
Brock is a dual-threat weapon, leading Nicholls in both rushing and receiving.
EKU must contain him to avoid explosive plays.
QB Myles Burkett (EKU) vs. Nicholls Pass Rush
Burkett has struggled with accuracy and turnovers.
Nicholls’ front seven will look to pressure him into mistakes.
WR Dequan Stanley (EKU) vs. Nicholls Corners
Stanley is EKU’s top target but has yet to break out.
Nicholls’ secondary has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing games.
Recent Team Form
Nicholls (1–3)
L 34–10 vs. Western Illinois (Week 3)
L 38–20 @ Troy (Week 2, FBS)
W 20–6 vs. Incarnate Word (Week 1)
L 19–16 vs. Southeastern Louisiana (2024 finale)
Strengths: Balanced offense, versatile RB Brock.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent defense, turnover issues.
Eastern Kentucky (1–3)
L 33–12 @ West Georgia (Week 3)
L 38–7 @ Marshall (Week 2, FBS)
W 20–10 vs. Houston Christian (Week 1)
L 51–17 @ Louisville (Week 0, FBS)
Strengths: Physical run game.
Weaknesses: Passing game inefficiency, defense giving up 35.5 ppg.
Conference vs. Conference
Nicholls: Southland Conference.
Eastern Kentucky: United Athletic Conference (UAC).
This is a non-conference FCS matchup.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Nicholls and Eastern Kentucky.
Betting Trends
Nicholls Colonels:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
3–1 ATS in last 4 as underdog.
3 of last 4 games have gone Under.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
0–2 ATS at home this season.
3 of last 4 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
No prior head-to-head betting history.
Nicholls: Covered +7 in 20–6 win vs. UIW (Week 1, 2025).
Eastern Kentucky: Failed to cover -18.5 in 20–10 win vs. HCU (Week 1, 2025).
Game Odds
Nicholls Colonels 49
Eastern Kentucky Colonels – 4
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
