The 2021 Opportunity Bowl
Eastern Kentucky wins a postseason bowl game, finishing 7–4
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
2024–2024
Eastern Kentucky has sent 1 player to the NFL Draft since 2024.
Developing. The pipeline is real but still building volume.
1
pick · last 5 drafts
#239
Josiah Ezirim
Offensive Tackle · 2024 · 
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
Players drafted: 18 · 1 in the first roundthe talent factory →
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Conference
UAC standing · 2026
4th in the UAC
Eastern Kentucky sits 4th of 8 in the UAC at 2-2. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene Christian | 4-0 |
| 2 | Tarleton State | 4-0 |
| 3 | Austin Peay | 3-1 |
| 4 | Eastern Kentucky | 2-2 |
| 5 | North Alabama | 2-2 |
| 6 | West Florida | 1-3 |
| 7 | Central Arkansas | 0-4 |
| 8 | West Georgia | 0-4 |
Cultural identity
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