UAC FOOTBALL: North Alabama Rallies to Beat EKU (1-4) in Conference Opener

UAC FOOTBALL: North Alabama rallies to beat EKU (1-4) in conference opener

The Colonels (1-4, 0-1 UAC) had a 10-point halftime lead, but couldn't hold on for a much-needed victory on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium.

3 things to note from UNA's win over Eastern Kentucky

North Alabama went up to Richmond, Kentucky, and got its first conference road win in nearly two years, beating Eastern Kentucky 20-16 on Saturday.

Lions intercept four passes in 20-16 road win at EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. (October 3, 2026) – The University of North Alabama football team continued its greatest start in the program’s Division I history Saturday, opening United Athletic Conference play with an exhilarating 20-16 win over Eastern Kentucky in Richmond, Ky. UNA improves to 4-2 on the season and 1-0 in UAC play, marking the best six-game start for the program in its nine-year Division I era. The last time UNA started 4-2 or better was in 2…

EKU Football Falls to North Alabama in UAC Opener

RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University football fell to North Alabama, 20-16, in its United Athletic Conference opener Saturday night at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium.