Kickoff time, TV set for Kentucky’s football game vs. Eastern Michigan

The University of Kentucky’s football game against Eastern Michigan at Kroger Field on Sept. 30 will kick off at 4 p.m. and be televised nationally, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday.

The UK-Eastern Michigan game will be shown on the SEC Network.

Eastern Michigan is 2-0, having defeated Charlotte 24-7 at home and Rutgers 16-13 on the road. Eastern Michigan opens Mid-American Conference play this Saturday at home against Ohio University.

Kentucky (3-0) has never faced Eastern Michigan in football.

The Wildcats have beaten Southern Mississippi 24-17, Eastern Kentucky 27-16 and South Carolina 23-13 to open the 2017 season. UK hosts Florida this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network).

This story was originally published September 18, 2017 at 12:14 PM with the headline "Kickoff time, TV set for Kentucky’s football game vs. Eastern Michigan."