North Alabama vs. Eastern KentuckyFinal score and model picks, graded
FinalRoy Kidd Stadium
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORT | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| EAST | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Top model pick, graded
WonNorth Alabama Lions to win +102
Why D1 Winner likes it: Efficiency converges: North Alabama leads recent charted offense EPA (-0.181 vs -0.294), defense EPA allowed (+0.190 vs +0.331), and success rate (.409 vs .361).
D1 WinnerDown 8% this season · 237 picks
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Models went 2-0 on this game · +105% return
- North Alabama Lions to win+102%Won
Taken at +102 on FanDuel
2 modelsD1 Winner, Long Way HomeWhy 2 models like it
D1 Winner- Efficiency converges: North Alabama leads recent charted offense EPA (-0.181 vs -0.294), defense EPA allowed (+0.190 vs +0.331), and success rate (.409 vs .361).
- 2026 team grades favor North Alabama 85.5 to 71.3 overall, including a 90.2 to 69.2 defensive-grade gap.
- North Alabama is on the road; Eastern Kentucky receives the venue edge at Roy Kidd Stadium.
Long Way Home- PROJECTION edge; NO REFERENCE, official UNA preview has the Lions 3-2 versus EKU 1-3.
- EKU ranks last in league scoring at 16.0 points per game and allows 32.0; UNA's defense ranks 11th nationally in rushing defense.
- EKU has home field and leads the series 3-1; a close game can still favor the Colonels.
Questions
Who won North Alabama vs. Eastern Kentucky?
The North Alabama won 20–16 on Saturday, Oct 3, 2026.