RICHMOND, Ky. (Interstat) — Eastern Kentucky defeated Chattanooga 22-17 in an NCAA Football Championship Division game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Colonels improved to 1-2, while the Mocs fell to 1-2. Eastern Kentucky struck first when T. Travers connected with Braylon Newcomb on a 16-yard touchdown pass, but the extra point failed. Chattanooga answered with Jude Kelley’s 31-yard field goal. The Colonels extended their lead before halftime on Brady Hensley’s 96-yard touchdown run and Buzz Flabiano’s 33-yard field goal. Chattanooga rallied in the second half as Kevin Lalin scored on a 27-yard run and Battle Alberson added a 5-yard touchdown run, giving the Mocs a brief lead. Eastern Kentucky reclaimed the advantage late in the fourth quarter when Brayden Latham scored on a 1-yard run, and the Colonels’ defense held off Chattanooga’s final push. Both teams return to action Sept. 19, with Chattanooga hosting Wofford and Eastern Kentucky hosting Dayton.