Eastern Kentucky University announced a 2013 schedule Wednesday that includes 12 regular-season games for the first time in 10 years.

EKU has six home and six away games.

The Colonels open Aug. 29 — a Thursday night — against Robert Morris at Roy Kidd Stadium.

Following that is a Sept. 7 game at Big East champion Louisville.

The Colonels take on another in-state rival on Sept. 21 when they visit Morehead State. The following week brings a visit to Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Illinois in EKU's league opener.

On Oct. 19, EKU welcomes Tennessee Tech to Roy Kidd Stadium for Homecoming.

The Colonels close the season with a trip to Murray State on Nov. 23.

Times for all games will be announced at a later date.

2013 EKU schedule

Aug. 29 — ROBERT MORRIS

Sept. 7 — At Louisville

Sept. 14 — Coastal Carolina

Sept. 21 — At Morehead State

Sept. 28 — At Eastern Illinois

Oct. 5 — Austin Peay

Oct. 19 — Tennessee Tech

Oct. 26 — At Southeast Missouri

Nov. 2 — Tennessee State

Nov. 9 — At Jacksonville State

Nov. 16 — UT Martin

Nov. 23 — At Murray State