EIU, Austin Peay Change Oct. 10 Game Time

Oct 9, 2013 6:38 AM

Eastern Illinois and Austin Peay have moved their game time for the contest in Clarksville on Thursday, Oct. 10. The game will now kick off at 7 p.m. which serves as Austin Peay’s home opener for the 2013 season. The game will be available via radio on the Panther Football Radio Network and to watch online on the OVC Digital Network (www.ovcdigitalnetwork.com).

Eastern Illinois (4-1, 1-0 OVC) moved up to number five in this latest FCS rankings following a 42-7 win over Eastern Kentucky to open the OVC race. The Panthers have a bye week before traveling to Austin Peay. EIU beat APSU 65-15 last season in Charleston.

Austin Peay (0-4, 0-0 OVC) plays its OVC opener at Eastern Kentucky this Saturday. The Governors won their last two home games at Governors Stadium to end the 2012 season.

The Panthers return home to O’Brien Field on Saturday, Oct. 19 when they host Southeast Missouri for homecoming. Kickoff is 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 217-581-2106 or online at www.eiupanthertickets.com