Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Western Carolina Catamounts
Drive chart
Drives
End Of Quarter
Touchdown- Downs
- Touchdown
- Interception
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| WCU | 7 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 45 |
Who won: W Carolina 45-21
The Western Carolina Catamounts beat the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 45-21 on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at E.J. Whitmire Stadium. The W Carolina outscored the E Kentucky 21-7 in the 3rd quarter. Lex Thomas led the W Carolina in passing yards (27/35, 320 YDS, 3 TD). Tyler Travers led the E Kentucky in passing yards (22/34, 305 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT).
Team stats
EKUWCU 201st Downs28
5-133rd down efficiency8-14
2-34th down efficiency0-2
370Total Yards508
305Passing320
22/34Comp/Att27/35
9.0Yards per pass9.1
65Rushing188
29Rushing Attempts40
2.2Yards per rush4.7
9-74Penalties8-80
2Turnovers0
1Fumbles lost0
1Interceptions thrown0
27:45Possession32:15
