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1983 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team
| 1983 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football |
|---|
| Ohio Valley Conference |
| 7–3–1 (6–1 OVC) |
| Roy Kidd (20th season) |
| Hanger Field |
The 1983 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team represented Eastern Kentucky University as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) during the 1983 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by 20th-year head coach Roy Kidd, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 7–3–1, with a mark of 6–1 in conference play, and finished as OVC champion. Eastern Kentucky advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA First Round and were defeated by Boston University.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 | East Tennessee State* | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 21–15 | 9,200 | ||
| September 10 | at Youngstown State | Stambaugh StadiumYoungstown, OH | W 28–23 | 13,349 | ||
| September 24 | Akron | No. 3 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 10–5 | 14,600 | |
| October 1 | Austin Peay | No. T–1 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 31–14 | 19,200 | |
| October 8 | at No. 17 Middle Tennessee | No. 1 | Johnny "Red" Floyd StadiumMurfreesboro, TN | W 14–7 | ||
| October 22 | Western Kentucky* | No. 1 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY (rivalry) | T 10–10 | 8,700 | |
| October 29 | at Murray State | No. 3 | Roy Stewart StadiumMurray, KY | L 10–23 | ||
| November 5 | Tennessee Tech | No. T–5 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 24–7 | ||
| November 12 | at Morehead State | No. 5 | Jayne StadiumMorehead, KY (rivalry) | W 56–0 | ||
| November 19 | at Florida A&M* | No. 4 | Bragg Memorial StadiumTallahassee, FL | L 10–35 | 6,427 | |
| November 27 | at No. T–13 Boston University* | No. 8 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY (NCAA Division I-AA First Round) | L 20–24 | 4,800 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll released prior to the game |
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