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Parker McKinney threw two touchdown passes and ran for another and Matthew Jackson's late interception helped Eastern Kentucky beat back Austin Peay 35-27 on Saturday. Jackson picked off Draylen Ellis at midfield with 57 seconds left and returned the ball to EKU's 9-yard line and the Colonels (2-2) killed the clock. Da'Joun Hewitt's 8-yard run marked the third touchdown in a four-drive span in which EKU turned a 20-14 deficit into a 35-20 lead with 12:34 remaining.

Austin Peay reduced the deficit to 35-27 when Ahmaad Tanner ran it in from 1 yard to end an eight-play, 79-yard drive with 4:12 left. The Governors' defense held and forced a three-and-out before Jackson's game-saving pick. Hewitt finished with 103 yards rushing on 22 carries for EKU. Ellis threw for 298 yards and a touchdown but was intercepted three times, Tanner ran for 99 yards on 20 carries with two scores and Baniko Harley had nine receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown for Austin Peay. - AP College Football

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QB Parker McKinney, Eastern Kentucky
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09/04/21 - Parker McKinney, rSr/2024, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2, 214 (DS#30 QB) + More +

Da'Joun Hewitt scored three rushing touchdowns, Patrick Nations kicked a fourth-quarter field goal, and Eastern Kentucky edged Western Carolina 31-28 on Saturday night, spoiling the debut of Catamounts coach Kerwin Bell. Bell's Catamounts pulled to within three points on a Rogan Wells keeper from the 1 plus a two-point conversion pass with just over three minutes left. WCU missed a 46-yard field goal attempt to force overtime on its final possession.

Parker McKinney was 20-for-28 passing for 238 yards and a touchdown for the Colonels, who won their first game as members of the newly reconfigured Atlantic Sun Conference. Mo Edwards had six receptions for 103 yards and a 9-yard touchdown catch. The Colonels grabbed a 14-13 halftime lead when Hewitt scored with 20 seconds left before the break. The last-minute score negated Western Carolina's 18-yard touchdown pass from Wells to T.J. Jones. Wells finished 24 of 44 passing for 275 yards. He threw two interceptions. Raphael Williams made eight catches for 122 yards. - AP College Football

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QB Parker McKinney, Eastern Kentucky
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08/25/21 - Vito Tisdale, rSr/2026, Eastern Kentucky, 6-0, 195 (DS#999 FS) + More +

University of Kentucky football player Vito Tisdale, one of six players on the team charged in Fayette County, is currently on probation for an unrelated charge in his hometown. Tisdale on July 28 pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana in Warren County District Court. Marijuana possession in Kentucky is a Class B misdemeanor subject to jail time of up to 45 days, to which Tisdale was sentenced. That sentencing was probated for 24 months.

The guilty plea was in response to a July 2 citation. According to the citation, Tisdale "disregarded the stop sign at the intersection" of two streets in Bowling Green. "Upon making contact with Tisdale" an officer wrote, "I detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from his vehicle. I also observed marijuana shake in his lap." A probable cause search was conducted, resulting in the discovery of a "bud of marijuana" in the cup holder of Tisdale's vehicle. He was cited and released. On Thursday, Tisdale was one of six UK players charged in Fayette County with burglary stemming from a March 6 incident at a private residence. Additionally, Tisdale was charged with wanton endangerment. - Herald Leader

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FS Vito Tisdale, Eastern Kentucky
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08/20/21 - KRojhn Calbert, rSr/2024, Eastern Kentucky, 6-5, 325 (DS#999 OG) + More +

Offensive lineman K'Rojhn Calbert had surgery for an undisclosed injury and "will not be with us for an extended period of time," Heupel said. Calbert was sidelined during Tennessee's practice Monday. The senior offensive lineman was in uniform but without pads. He stood to the side during stretching, then left the practice field. Calbert has played in 32 games with five starts at right tackle. He made all of his starts in 2019, including starting two of the final three games. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound Calbert worked as the second-string right tackle during the first week of preseason practice. - Knoxville News Sentinel

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OG KRojhn Calbert, Eastern Kentucky
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08/19/21 - Vito Tisdale, rSr/2026, Eastern Kentucky, 6-0, 195 (DS#999 FS) + More +

Six University of Kentucky football players have been charged with first-degree burglary, with one also accused of first degree wanton endangerment, following the investigation of an incident last March at a private party. The Lexington Police Department said in a release Thursday that offensive lineman Reuben Adams, running back Robert McClain, defensive back Andru Phillips, receiver Earnest Sanders IV, safety Devito Tisdale and defensive back Joel Williams were charged with first-degree burglary. Tisdale also was charged with wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a gun at one of the victims. The players face arraignment Friday in Fayette County District Court. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops said in a statement that he was aware of the current situation and that the program had been aware of the matter since March. The program withheld players from team activities while a student conduct review was held and returned to activity in June based on the outcome. - AP College Football

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FS Vito Tisdale, Eastern Kentucky
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07/01/21 - Cornelius McCoy, rSr/2023, Eastern Kentucky, 5-11, 179 (DS#251 WR) + More +

The elder statesman of Georgia State's deep and talented receiving corps is Cornelius McCoy, the senior who has earned All-Sun Belt Conference honors each of first three seasons with the Panthers. The Deerfield Beach, Fla., native ranks fourth in GSU history with 136 career receptions and 1,699 receiving yards, trailing only the NFL trio of Robert Davis, Penny Hart and Albert Wilson. McCoy's 10 touchdown catches are tied for sixth in the Panther record book. McCoy has not only been prolific but consistent, catching at least one pass in every game he has played (32), including at least two receptions in his last 27 games. McCoy teams with Sam Pinckney to give the Panthers one of the top receiving tandems in the nation as the pair combined for 78 receptions for 1,262 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2020. - Georgia State Sports

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WR Cornelius McCoy, Eastern Kentucky
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02/18/21 - Cord Sandberg, Sr/2022, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2, 224 (DS#35 FB) + More +

Former Auburn quarterback Cord Sandberg will finish his college career at the FCS level. Sandberg, who last month entered the transfer portal, announced Thursday he will be transferring to Eastern Kentucky. The 26-year-old former minor league baseball player spent the last three seasons as a reserve quarterback for Auburn, joining the program in 2018 after a five-year career in the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system. At Auburn, Sandberg appeared in just four games over the last three seasons and completed 7-of-9 pass attempts for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns -- both of them coming in 2019 against Samford -- while adding another 70 rushing yards on 10 carries. - Birmingham News

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FB Cord Sandberg, Eastern Kentucky
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01/06/21 - Keyion Dixon, rSr/2021, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2, 190 (DS#78 WR) + More +

Two of the Eastern Kentucky University football team's top offensive performers - wide receivers Jackson Beerman and Keyion Dixon - won't return for the 2021 season. Both recently announced their decisions on social media. Beerman is set to leave the program as a grad transfer, while Dixon will forego a potential additional year of eligibility to focus on preparing for the NFL Draft. Dixon (37) and Beerman (27) were second and third, respectively, on the team in receptions in 2020. - Richmond Register

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WR Keyion Dixon, Eastern Kentucky
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01/06/21 - Cord Sandberg, Sr/2022, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2, 224 (DS#35 FB) + More +

Auburn is set to lose its backup quarterback. Cord Sandberg entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday morning, AL.com has learned. Sandberg, a former minor league baseball player who joined the Tigers program in 2018, was the Tigers' No. 2 quarterback behind Bo Nix much of the last two seasons. - Birmingham News

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FB Cord Sandberg, Eastern Kentucky
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01/02/21 - Cornelius McCoy, rSr/2023, Eastern Kentucky, 5-11, 179 (DS#251 WR) + More +

2020 ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION: Cornelius McCoy, WR,...All-Sun Belt receiver in 2018 and 2019 and a 2020 Preseason All-Sun Belt selection...Team's second-leading receiving with 26 catches for 359 yards and three TDs in six games...After missing three games due to injury, he returned with a big game vs. ULM. - Georgia State Football

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WR Cornelius McCoy, Eastern Kentucky
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01/02/21 - Kyle Bailey, rSr/2022, Eastern Kentucky, 6-0, 209 (DS#109 OLB) + More +

2020 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): LB - Kyle Bailey, Sr., WKU,...The Hilltoppers had six players - Bailey, Barber, Darvin, Kincade, Meadows and Simon - who repeated as Honorable Mention selections from 2019. Meanwhile, Baldeck, Bradshaw, Brooks, Brown, Lane and Spencer earned the first C-USA recognition of their careers. - Western Kentucky Football

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OLB Kyle Bailey, Eastern Kentucky
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12/30/20 - Kyle Bailey, rSr/2022, Eastern Kentucky, 6-0, 209 (DS#109 OLB) + More +

With uncertainty entering the offseason about who would be staying at Western Kentucky or leaving after the 2020 season, some answers have already emerged. In the few days since WKU's season came to a close with a loss to Georgia State in the LendingTree Bowl, several Hilltoppers have made their intention known. Kyle Bailey became the latest Hilltopper to enter the transfer portal, doing so as a graduate transfer Tuesday. The 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker started and played in 11 of the team's 12 games this season, accumulating 76 total tackles, 8.5 for loss and three sacks. He had one interception and a pass breakup. Bailey converted from defensive back to linebacker in the spring of 2019, and he was a Conference USA Honorable Mention player the last two seasons. - BG Daily News

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OLB Kyle Bailey, Eastern Kentucky
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12/08/20 - Keyion Dixon, rSr/2021, Eastern Kentucky, 6-2, 190 (DS#78 WR) + More +

Two of the Eastern Kentucky University football team's top offensive performers — wide receivers Jackson Beerman and Keyion Dixon - won't return for the 2021 season. Both recently announced their decisions on social media. Beerman is set to leave the program as a grad transfer, while Dixon will forego a potential additional year of eligibility to focus on preparing for the NFL Draft. Dixon (37) and Beerman (27) were second and third, respectively, on the team in receptions in 2020. "This is what is best for me moving forward," Dixon said. "(I) will forever be an Eternal Colonel." Dixon played two seasons at EKU after transferring from Connecticut. The Glastonburry, Conn., native made a big impact, catching a total of 71 passes for more than 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2020, Dixon had a team-best 607 yards receiving and a team-best six TDs. The redshirt senior could have applied to the NCAA for an extra season of eligibility because of COVID-19. "After talking to my family, I've decided to...begin my journey to the next level in preparation for the 2021 NFL Draft," Dixon said. "Playing football is all I've ever known and wanted to do." - Richmond Register

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WR Keyion Dixon, Eastern Kentucky
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11/21/20 - Alonzo Booth, rSr/2022, Eastern Kentucky, 6-0, 250 (DS#999 FB) + More +

Alonzo Booth ran for 178 yards and three touchdowns, caught another and Eastern Kentucky's four touchdowns in the fourth quarter sent it to a 49-17 win over Western Carolina on Saturday. Eastern Kentucky (3-6) scored three touchdowns in consecutive possessions with the longest drive lasting 46 seconds. Up 21-10, wide receiver Jackson Beerman threw a 63-yard score to fellow receiver Jacquez Jones with 14:40 left. Following an interception, Booth ran it in from 6-yards 90 seconds later, and after forcing the Catamounts to a three-and-out, Isaiah Velez threw a 66-yard score to Beerman with 11:23 to go. Before halftime, Ricky Palao scooped Velez's fumble on a sack to give the Catamounts a 10-7 advantage with 11:40 left before halftime. The lead lasted a mere 14 seconds as Davion Ross returned the ensuing kickoff 94 yards for the lead. Velez threw a 69-yard touchdown to Booth to extend the margin to 21-10 four minutes later. Will Jones threw for 127 yards, a touchdown and interception for the Catamounts (0-2). - Eastern Kentucky/AP College Football

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FB Alonzo Booth, Eastern Kentucky
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10/24/20 - Dakota Allen, rSr/2023, Eastern Kentucky, 6-4, 244 (DS#42 TE) + More +

Backup Dakota Allen threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Matt Wilcox Jr. with six seconds remaining and Eastern Kentucky rallied to beat Central Arkansas 31-28 on Saturday. Breylin Smith hit Tyler Hudson with a 50-yard pass to the EKU 2 then scored himself with 1:42 remaining to give Central Arkansas (3-4) its first lead of the game. Allen then led the Colonels (2-4) 77 yards on eight plays with the aid of two personal foul penalties and a fourth-down completion to keep the drive alive before finding Wilcox alone in the end zone. Allen came on after starter Parker McKinney was knocked out of the game after a hard hit seconds before the end of the first half. McKinney threw for 216 yards and two touchdown passes for a 17-7 halftime lead. Allen had a 7-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter before the Bears scored twice to take the lead. Jacquez Jones had 136 yards receiving for EKU. Smith was 30 of 45 for 320 yards passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Hudson had 106 yards receiving and Lujuan Winningham 103 yards, including a touchdown. The two teams meet again on Nov. 14 at Central Arkansas. - AP College/Eastern Kentucky Football

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TE Dakota Allen, Eastern Kentucky
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