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Morehead State football news
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The gist
Morehead State Eagles (0-1) host NAIA Kentucky Christian Knights (1-0) on Thursday. The Eagles seek first win after a stunning 42-40 triple-overtime loss to Division II Ohio Dominican.
Background
Morehead State opened its 2026 football season with a shocking 42-40 triple-overtime loss to Division II Ohio Dominican on Aug. 27. The Eagles rallied from a 34-12 deficit to force overtime but fell short. Now they host Kentucky Christian, an NAIA team they beat 45-28 last year, looking to bounce back.
How it unfolded
- Aug 27, 2026Morehead State lost 42-40 in three overtimes to Ohio Dominican after rallying from a 34-12 fourth-quarter deficit.
- Sep 1, 2026Morehead State announced it would host Kentucky Christian for a Thursday night game.
- Sep 3, 2026Morehead State (0-1) hosts Kentucky Christian (1-0) at Phil Simms Stadium at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Morehead State athletics previewed the game, noting the team's home unbeaten streak in soccer but not directly commenting on football.
- Analysts
- NCAA.com highlighted the Ohio Dominican upset as one of three DII teams beating FCS opponents on opening night, calling it a 'stunning' result.