Ohio Valley Conference

• OVC Football Report – April 28 (PDF)
 
This Week’s Schedule

Sunday, May 2
2020-21 NCAA Division I Football Championship
#5 Delaware at #8 Jacksonville State, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN3)
 

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This Week’s OVC Highlights/Storylines
OVC football teams completed 27 of 28 scheduled Conference games this spring, playing from February 21 through April 11 (primarily on Sunday's)...Jacksonville State claimed the OVC Championship (its ninth OVC crown) with a 6-1 league mark and earned the OVC's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs...The Gamecocks earned the No. 4 overall seed in the 16-team playoff field...JSU is making its 10th overall Division I Playoff appearance; after its first round win over Davidson, the team is 7-9 all-time in the event including going to the 2015 Championship Game...OVC teams have won 12 playoff games over the past eight years and are 36-63 all-time in the playoffs, including winning the 1979 and 1982 National Championship...Three times in the past six years an OVC team has advanced to the Quarterfinals, including Jacksonville State (2015, 2020) and Austin Peay (2019)...OVC teams have won at least one playoff game in five of the past eight years...Three OVC teams were ranked in the last regular season Top 25 polls, with Jacksonville State at No. 8/9, Murray State at No. 19/18 and Austin Peay at No. 21; every OVC team has been ranked at least one week over the past five years...Six OVC individuals were named finalists for the Stats Perform legacy awards (Payton, Buchanan, Rice, Robinson)...Tennessee State junior Antonio Zita tied the OVC record with a 62-yard field goal against Eastern Illinois on March 14; it was one yard shy of the FCS record (accomplished three times)...Austin Peay sophomore RB Brian Snead had touchdown runs of 75, 67 and 44 yards in the first quarter against Tennessee State on February 28; the 204 rushing yards set a new FCS record for rushing yards in a quarter...Tennessee Tech kicker Hayden Olsen scored the first points of the first-ever spring OVC season, connecting on a 25-yard field goal with 1:03 to play in the first quarter against Austin Peay on Feb. 21...Austin Peay, Jacksonville State and Southeast Missouri played a limited number of non-conference games in the fall...APSU participated in the first college football game of the season, as the FCS Kickoff in Montgomery, Alabama during Week Zero...Jacksonville State defeated FBS foe FIU on October 23...It was the first win for an OVC team over a FBS opponent since 2017; OVC teams have now won at least one FBS game in seven of the past 11 years...Overall it snapped a 66-game losing streak for FCS teams against FBS opponents dating back to September 2019.


Notes From Around the League
 
#SundaysInTheSpring: The Conference portion of the 73rd season of Ohio Valley Conference football was postponed to the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four OVC teams played a limited number of non-conference games in the fall. This year's spring OVC schedule will include a round-robin format, featuring the eight teams that elected to play competing in seven conference games over an eight-week period (with an open date at the end of the schedule for potential make-up games). Games will be contested on Sundays (with the exception of Easter weekend when the games will be played on Saturday) and start during a 1-3 p.m. window local time.
 
JSU Advances to FCS Quarterfinals: For the third time in the past six years an OVC team has advanced to the FCS Quarterfinals. Jacksonville State qualified in 2015 (on its way to the National Championship game) while Austin Peay made it a year ago (2019). Overall OVC teams are 7-11 in the FCS quarterfinals.
 
Jacksonville State Wins 2020-21 OVC Football Championship: Jacksonville State finished the OVC season with a 6-1 record to claim its ninth OVC regular season championship and earn the OVC's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs. The Gamecocks have won titles in 2003, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020.
 
Jacksonville State Makes 10th FCS Playoff Appearance: Jacksonville State earned the OVC's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs. This year marks the 10th overall Division I playoff appearance for the program who has also appeared in 2003, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. After its first round win, JSU is 7-9 all-time in the playoffs including advancing to the National Championship game in 2015.
 
NCAA Division I Playoff Information: The 2020 FCS Playoffs were pushed to the spring. This year's field includes 16 teams (down from 24), 10 automatic qualifiers and six at-large selections. The first round is scheduled for Saturday, April 24 with the FCS National Championship game to be played on May 16 in Frisco, Texas (1pm CT, ABC). For the 11th time in 2020-21, the championship game will be played in Frisco, Texas at Toyota Stadium, a 20,500-seat multi-purpose stadium.
 
More on the Playoffs: In the 43 years of the FCS Playoffs (which started in 1978), the OVC has placed at least two teams in the field 23 times, including seven of the last 11 (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019) and nine of the last 15 seasons.
 
Recent Playoff Success: Beginning with the 2001 season the OVC went until 2013 without a FCS Playoff victory. But over the past eight seasons (2013-20) OVC teams have performed well in the playoffs, winning 12 total games. In 2013 the OVC placed three teams in the field for the first time and each won at least one game with Eastern Illinois and Jacksonville State advancing to the quarterfinals (the first time that had happened in the league since 1991). In 2015 Jacksonville State (who during that year became the first OVC team ranked No. 1 in the Top 25 since 1999) won three playoff games to become the first OVC team to advance to the National Championship game since 1982. In 2018, Jacksonville State and Southeast Missouri each won a game in the playoffs. In 2019 Austin Peay made its first-ever playoff appearance and won a pair of games to advance to the Quarterfinals. This year Jacksonville State won its first game to advance to the Quarterfinals. OVC teams are 36-63 all-time in the FCS Playoffs including Eastern Kentucky winning the 1979 and 1982 National Championships.
 
Jacksonville State, Murray State and Austin Peay Ranked in Top 25 Polls: In the April 19 Stats Perform media poll, Jacksonville State was ranked No. 8 (up one spot from the previous week), Murray State was No. 19 (up one spot) and Austin Peay moved up one spot to No. 21. In the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, Jacksonville State stayed at No. 9 while Murray State came in at No. 18 and Austin Peay was among the others receiving votes. This year marks the first time Murray State has been ranked since the 2011 season. Every current OVC team has been ranked at least one week in the Top 25 over the past five years.
 
Hood Named Finalist for Eddie Robinson Award: Murray State head coach Dean Hood is one of 16 finalists for the Eddie Robinson Award, presented by Stats Perform to the FCS National Coach of the Year. Hood, the OVC Coach of the Year, led Murray State to a 5-2 record in his first season with the program. That marked the team's first winning season since 2011 (and only third winning season since 200) and its first above .500 OVC record since 2011. The Racers started the season 5-0 (its best start since 1995) and is ranked in the national Top 25 polls for the first time since 2011. Hood is one of two coaches in OVC history to be named OVC Coach of the Year at two different schools. A 40-member national media panel will select the winner.
 
Ellis and Starling Named Finalists for Jerry Rice Award: Austin Peay quarterback Draylen Ellis and Tennessee State running back Devon Starling, the OVC Co-Freshmen of the Year, are two of 16 finalists for the Jerry Rice Award, presented by Stats Perform to the National Freshman of the Year. Ellis passed for 1,270 yards and 14 touchdowns with only four interceptions in seven games. Starling led all freshmen nationally with 648 rushing yards. A 40-member national media panel will select the winner.
 
Jackson and Harper Named Finalists for Buck Buchanan Award: Austin Peay senior nickelback Kordell Jackson and Jacksonville State sophomore safety Nicario Harper are two of the 18 finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award. The award is presented by Stats Perform to the National Defensive Player of the Year. After being named the FCS ADA National Defensive Back of the Year in 2019, Jackson did not see the ball thrown his way as much in 2020-21. So instead, he wreaked havoc in the opposing offense's backfields. He led all OVC tacklers with 10.5 tackles for loss – seven of those coming in OVC play, where he also had four pass breakups and an interception. Harper earned OVC Defensive Player of the Year honors after he tallied 51 tackles (29 solo), had two interceptions and a trio of pass breakups in seven spring games. A 40-member national media panel will select the winner.
 
Wilson Named Finalist for Walter Payton Award: Austin Peay senior wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson, the OVC Offensive Player of the Year, was one of 16 finalists for the Walter Payton Award.  The award is presented by Stats Perform to the FCS National Player of the Year. Wilson played in five of six games this spring, making 37 catches for 562 yards (15.2 yards per catch) and three touchdowns. He closed out the regular season with back-to-back 10 reception games in victories over nationally-ranked opponents. That included 10 catches for 118 yards and a score at Jacksonville State and 10 catches for 99 yards against Murray State. In voting Wilson finished 15th in the balloting, receiving eight total points.
 
OVC Releases 2021 Conference Schedule: The OVC has released its 2021 Conference schedule which will have its seven football-playing members play six Conference games in a round robin format as part of the official League schedule.  Additionally, some OVC schools will play other OVC opponents in designated matchups that will not count in the Conference standings. The 2021 season will mark the 74th season of football in OVC history.
 
Zita Ties OVC Record for Longest Field Goal (62 Yards); Ranks Fourth in FCS History: Tennessee State junior Antonio Zita tied the OVC record with a 62-yard field goal against Eastern Illinois on March 14. The kick tied the record originally established by Murray State's Paul Hickert in 1986. Only three field goals in FCS history have been longer, all 63 yards (Bill Gramatica of USF, Scott Roper of Arkansas State and Tim Foley of Georgia Southern). Overall it is one of 11 field goals of 60 or more yards in FCS history.
 
Austin Peay's Snead Sets FCS Record for Rushing Yards in a Quarter: Austin Peay sophomore running back Brian Snead set the FCS record for rushing yards in a quarter when he had 204 yards  on just six carries in the first quarter against Tennessee State on February 28. Snead had touchdown runs of 75, 67 and 44 yards in the quarter. The previous FCS record was 194 yards by Nevada's Otto Kelly on Nov. 12, 1983.
 
OVC Teams Against FBS Opponents: On October 24, Jacksonville State topped FIU 19-10, giving the Gamecocks its sixth all-time win over a FBS opponent and first since 2013 (Georgia State). It was the first time since September 2019 that any FCS team had topped a FBS opponent (The Citadel over Georgia Tech), ending a streak of 66-straight losses for FCS teams. It was the first win for an OVC team over a FBS opponent since 2017 (Tennessee State over Georgia State). Overall OVC teams have wins over FBS opponents in seven of the past 11 years (2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020) and are 36-252-1 all-time against FBS foes.
 
Two OVC Players Named to FCS Punter of the Year Watch List: Two OVC football players have been named to the 2020 FCS Punter of the Year Award Watch List by the Augusta Sports Council. Southeast Missouri senior Jake Reynolds and Tennessee State junior Kaleb Mosley were two of the 22 selections nationally. The 2020 watch list was compiled based on the 2019 FCS Punter of the Year watchlist, the 2019 All-Conference teams, the 2019 All-American Teams and the 2020 preseason All-Conference Teams. The FCS Punter of the Year Award winner will be voted on by the FCS Punter of the Year Award/Ray Guy Award Committee and will be announced after regular season play commences.
 
Sgt. York Trophy Presented by Delta Dental and Farm Bureau Health Plans: This year marked the 14th of the Sgt. York Trophy presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and Farm Bureau Health Plans. The trophy (founded in 2007 by the Nashville Sports Council and OVC) goes to the winner of the quadrangular season football series between the four OVC football-playing schools located in the state of Tennessee (Austin Peay, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin). The award is only football traveling trophy contested between four schools. The award is named in honor of Alvin C. York, the most noted Soldier of World War I. As a corporal in the 2nd battalion, 328th Infantry, in the Battle of the Meuse River-Argonne (Oct. 8, 1918), York and seven other soldiers captured 132 prisoners, was promoted to sergeant and received the Distinguished Service Cross, the French Croix de Guerre, the French Legion of Honor, the Croce di Guerra of Italy and the War Medal of Montenegro. Upon his return to the United States in 1919, he was bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor. The trophy goes to the team with the best record against the other schools (in case of a tie there will be co-champions and the actual trophy will be retained by the defending champion if they are involved in the tie or if the defending champion is not involved in the tie it will go to the institution that has gone the most seasons without winning the trophy). Tennessee Tech and UT Martin shared the championship, but TTU won the tiebreaker (having not won the physical trophy since 2009).
 
13 OVC Student-Athletes Named to Hampshire Honor Society: 13 OVC football student-athletes have been named members of the 2021 NFF Hampshire Honor Society by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF).  The society is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. An elite group of 910 players from 255 schools qualified for membership in the Society’s 15th year. The OVC selections included five student-athletes from Austin Peay, four from Eastern Illinois, one from Eastern Kentucky, one from Murray State and two from Tennessee Tech. The Austin Peay selections were Elijah Brown, Lorenzo Frazier, Cameron Miller, Corey Peterson and Nic Screnock. The Eastern Illinois picks were Marcus Bornslater, Iziah Gulley, Cole Hoover and Drew Walega. The Eastern Kentucky selection was Thomas Bowling, Murray State's pick was Chris Stahl and the Tennessee Tech picks were Tavin Kilpatrick and Mike Rhoades.
 
Tennessee Tech Wins OVC Team Sportsmanship Award: Tennessee Tech University is the recipient of the 2020-21 Team Sportsmanship Award for football. Voted on by the student-athletes and coaches of the respective sports, the team awards are bestowed upon the Conference squads deemed to have best exhibited the standards of sportsmanship and ethical behavior as outlined by the OVC and NCAA. Included in the areas for evaluation are the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, staff and administrators and fans. The 2020-21 school year marks the 16th year the team sportsmanship honors have been awarded.  This marks the third-straight and fourth overall award for the Tennessee Tech program (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019).
 
Baum Named National Specialist of the Week by Stats Perform (March 30): Murray State kicker Aaron Baum was named the National Specialist of the Week by Stats Perform on March 30 after his performance in a win over Eastern Illinois. Baum was 4-of-4 on field goals attempts and 3-of-3 on PATs to total 15 total points against EIU. He connected from 41, 58, 26 and 37 yards; the 58-yard field goal was the second-longest in school history. On the final PAT of the game, he took the direct snap and tossed the ball in the air to his long snapper Chandler Moody, who caught it for a two-point conversion.
 
Larco Named National Specialist of the Week (March 22): UT Martin freshman kicker Tyler Larco was named National Specialist of the Week by Stats Perform on March 22 after kicking a trio of field goals, including the game-winner, in a 37-34 win at Austin Peay. He made a 30-yard and 41-yard field goals in the second quarter as the game went to halftime tied. With the contest knotted at 34 in the final seconds, Larco connected from 46-yards out to win the game. The redshirt freshman was also 4-of-4 on PATs to finish the day with 13 points.
 
Zita Named National Specialist of the Week (March 15): Tennessee State junior kicker Antonio Zita was named National Specialist of the Week by Stats Perform on March 15 for his performance in a 21-20 win over Eastern Illinois. Zita tied the OVC record with a 62-yard field goal, and for the day connected on 3-of-4 field goals, also hitting from 51 yards and nailing a 35-yarder as time expired to lift his team to the victory. Overall the 62-yarder is the fourth-longest field goal in FCS history, trailing only a trio of players who have connected from 63 yards.
 
Ellis Named National Freshman of the Week (March 15): Austin Peay quarterback Draylen Ellis was named the National Freshman of the Week by Stats Perform on March 15 for his performance in a 49-42 double overtime win over Southeast Missouri. Ellis completed 23-of-43 passes for 262 yards and six touchdowns; he was 3-of-4 for 47 yards and two touchdowns in the two overtime periods. For the day he had touchdown passes of 4, 71, 28, 12, 18 and 22.
 
Snead Named Stats Perform National Offensive Player of the Week (March 1): After his recording breaking performance against Tennessee State, Austin Peay sophomore running back Brian Snead was named the Stats Perform National Offensive Player of the Week on March 1. Snead set the FCS record for rushing yards in a quarter when he had 204 yards on just six carries in the first quarter against TSU on February 28. Snead had touchdown runs of 75, 67 and 44 yards in the quarter. The previous FCS record was 194 yards by Nevada's Otto Kelly on Nov. 12, 1983.
 
Samuel Named Stats Perform National Co-Player of the Week (Oct. 25): Jacksonville State junior running back Josh Samuel was named the Stats Perform National Co-Player of the Week on October 25 for his performance in JSU's 19-10 win over FBS foe FIU. Samuel, a transfer from WKU, carried the ball 25 times for a career-high 163 yards (91 yards more than the entire FIU team) and a two-yard touchdown that put his team on top for good in the second quarter. He also caught a team-high five passes for 38 yards to finish the contest with 201 all-purpose yards. In addition the Jacksonville State team was named the FCS Team of the Week after ending the FCS's 66-game losing streak to FBS opponents that dated back to September 2019.
 
Evans Named Stats Perform National Player of the Week (Sept. 20): Austin Peay freshman running back CJ Evans Jr.'s two-touchdown performance at No. 13 Cincinnati earned him recognition as the STATS Perform Co-FCS Player of the Week on September 20. Evans had two fourth-quarter scores in Cincinnati. The first was a one-yard dash to score the Govs first touchdown of the day, completing a 10-play drive. His second was a monster 64-yard dash that saw him elude a handful of Bearcats defenders. Along with his two touchdowns, Evans amassed a team-best 88 rushing yards on 12 carries. He added seven receiving yards on three receptions and tacked on another 46 yards in kick returns. All told, he finished the day with 141 all-purpose yards.
 
Academic Success: During the past academic year (2019-20) there were 162 OVC football student-athletes who were named to the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for having a 3.25 grade point average or higher. In addition, 13 student-athletes were awarded the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for achieving perfect 4.0 GPAs. The OVC also awards a Team Academic Award for the football program with the highest percentage of players with a 3.25 grade point average or higher; that award went to Austin Peay for 2019-20.
 
A Look at the Coaches: Entering 2020-21, seven of the nine OVC coaches from last season return to their respective teams in 2020. Jacksonville State's John Grass, Tennessee State's Rod Reed and Tennessee Tech's Dewayne Alexander are currently coaching at their alma maters. The longest tenured coach in the league is UT Martin’s Jason Simpson who is in his 15th season with the Skyhawks in 2020. Simpson has 90 overall victories in his career, sixth-most in OVC history (two away from tying for fifth-place).
 
Eddie George Named TSU Head Coach: Former Heisman Trophy winner and Tennessee Titans standout Eddie George was named Tennessee State head coach on April 13. In 1995 (the year he won the Heisman) he rushed for 1,927 yards and 24 touchdowns. In 1996, George was the first round pick by the Houston Oilers. He won the NFL Rookie of the Year award and led the Titans to an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIV. He is only the second NFL running back to rush for 10,000 yards while never missing a start, joining Jim Brown. Only Walter Payton (170) started more consecutive regular season games than George's 130. George's career totals include 10,441 rushing yards, 268 receptions, 2,227 receiving yards, and 78 touchdowns (68 rushing and 10 receiving).
 
EIU's Cushing on Football Oversight Committee: Eastern Illinois head football coach Adam Cushing has been named to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee.  Cushing is the lone football coach on the committee and will serve a four-year term until June 30, 2024. The Football Oversight Committee ensures that appropriate oversight of football for both the Football Bowl Subdivision and Football Championship Subdivision is maintained, enhances the development of the sport and make recommendations related to regular-season and postseason football. The committee prioritizes enhancement of the student-athlete educational experience (academically and athletically), and in doing so, promotes student-athletes' personal growth and leadership development. It works in conjunction with appropriate governance entities to provide solutions to issues impacting the health and safety of football student-athletes. The committee supervises procedures for licensing of postseason bowls and qualifications and/or selection procedures for the FCS Championship. The committee reviews recommendations from the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee and process other issues related to the administration of the FCS Championship. The committee provides direction to the NCAA Football Rules Committee regarding playing rules governing FBS and FCS football. The committee is comprised of representatives from each divisional subgroup that sponsors football.
 
Carlisle and Horton Named to Division I Football Oversight Committee Student-Athlete Connection Group: Tennessee Tech junior linebacker Seth Carlisle and Tennessee State junior defensive tackle Raymond Horton have been selected to participate in the Division I Football Oversight Committee Student-Athlete Connection Group (SACG). The connection group consists of 52 current players and its goal is to gather broad-based feedback from Division I football student-athletes on issues the Football Oversight Committee is reviewing. Among the priorities for the 2020-21 academic year are COVID-19 health and safety measures, transfer policies, name, image and likeness topics and social justice issues. Each Division I football conference has chosen two student-athlete representatives who will serve either one or two-year terms. The committee will meet quarterly to discuss issues and provide feedback to the Football Oversight Committee.
 
APSU's Wilson and Jackson Headline Preseason All-OVC Team: Although a preseason predicted order of finish for the upcoming season has not been released, the Preseason All-OVC football teams were released in July. Austin Peay senior wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson and senior nickelback Kordell Jackson were named the 2020 OVC Preseason Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year in a vote of by the league’s head football coaches and communications directors. Austin Peay led the way with seven total selections, while Jacksonville State finished with six, Tennessee Tech and UT Martin had five apiece, Southeast Missouri had four, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State and Tennessee State had three each and Eastern Illinois had two. Returning players who were first-team All-OVC selections last year (seven in total) were automatic selections to the preseason team this year. The squad also included 15 players who were second-team picks in 2019. Of the 38 total selections, 20 were seniors, 16 were juniors and two were sophomores.
 
Romo Selected for College Football Hall of Fame: In January it was announced that former Eastern Illinois quarterback Tony Romo had been selected to the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class. Romo becomes the third player that played in the OVC to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame joining Jim Youngblood from Tennessee Tech and George Floyd Jr., from Eastern Kentucky.  Three former head coaches from the OVC have also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with Roy Kidd (Eastern Kentucky), James “Boots” Donnelly (Middle Tennessee/Austin Peay) and Frank Beamer (Murray State). At EIU Romo was the winner of the 2002 Walter Payton Award as the top player in the FCS. After going undrafted in 2003, Romo would put together a standout NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys from 2003-16. The four-time Pro Bowl selection holds Cowboy records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns. Off the field, Romo has annually hosted youth football camps in his hometown of Burlington, Wisconsin. He is also heavily involved with the United Way, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Since retiring with the Cowboys, Romo has served as the lead color analyst for CBS’ NFL telecasts, working alongside Jim Nantz.
 
Four With OVC Connections in the Super Bowl: At the end of the NFL regular season, there were 11 former OVC players on active rosters and five others on active rosters. For Super Bowl LV, there were four individuals with connections to the OVC taking part in the game. Former Jacksonville State All-American wide receiver Josh Pearson was a member of the Tampa Bay practice squad while former Austin Peay head coach and quarterback Rick Christophel was the tight ends coach for the Buccaneers. Former Murray State player and OVC official Jabir Walker was an alternate on this year's officiating crew and former Eastern Illinois and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo broadcasted his second Super Bowl for CBS alongside Jim Nantz.
 
I-AA No More: Although some people may still refer to it as I-AA football, the term that represents the level of Division I football in which the Ohio Valley Conference competes has been long retired. Beginning with the 2006 National Championship game, the term Football Championship Subdivision (or FCS) is to be used. Teams who play at the FCS level can offer a maximum of 63 scholarships (Football Bowl Subdivision teams can offer 85) and compete in a playoff at the end of the season to determine the national champion.
 
NCAA Unity Pledge/Logo: This season you will see OVC teams sporting a Unity Patch on uniforms. The patch is part of a Unity Pledge and Logo approved by the NCAA’s three divisional Student-Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) and the NCAA Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee.  They are symbolic gestures to continue generating stronger unity among the NCAA’s 1100-plus schools and nearly 500,000 student-athletes. The logo includes three different colored hands holding one another’s wrists inside a circle with “United As One” at the bottom. For more information on this and other OVC social justice initiatives visit www.OVCSports.com/OVCforChange.
 
ESPN+: The OVC enters year three with ESPN+, the multi-sport, direct-to-consumer video service from The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer & International segment, being the exclusive home of regular season and OVC Championship broadcasts. Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for $5.99 a month (or $49.99 per year) or as part of a bundle with Disney+ and ad-supported Hulu ($12.99/month). ESPN+ is an integrated part of the ESPN App and (on mobile and connected devices) and ESPN.com. More information can be found at www.OVCSports.com/ESPN.