Where Eastern Washington football stands heading into offseason
A little more than a week removed from its final game of the season, Eastern Washington’s football program has entered a phase of its calendar that may as well be called “retention.”
Central Arkansas hammers Eastern Washington 92-65
CONWAY, Ark. – Central Arkansas scored the first 14 points and led by double digits the rest of the way in a 92-65 victory over the Eastern Washington men’s basketball team on Sunday at the Farris Center.
Things to watch: EWU’s starting quarterback for finale still unclear
Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best likes to point out that a football team’s win-loss record is an imperfect tool in discerning just how well that team has played. Cal Poly, the Eagles’ opponent at 2 p.m. Saturday in San …
Inside EWU’s growing culture as Eagles try to cap .500 season: ‘Closest team I’ve been on’
A quick scan of the Eastern Washington football roster reveals an enticing truth: Heading into the 2026 season, this team might not lose all that many players. Combine that with a better win-loss record and the widespread opinion within the …
Big Sky notebook: Eastern Washington may start fourth-string QB; Montana schools meet to decide conference title
In nearly three decades at Eastern Washington, Aaron Best can’t recall another time where the Eagles have turned to their fourth quarterback. But it’s trending that way heading into Eastern’s season finale Saturday at Cal Poly. “Right now it’d be …
Things to watch: Eastern Washington seniors prepare for final home game
On the Eastern Washington football team, there is a group that watches film beyond the scope expected by position coaches. Nolan Ulm referred to them Tuesday as “the grinders.” About two months ago, Jake Schakel started coming to those meetings, …
Why Northern Colorado feels like ‘broken’ team heading into game at Eastern Washington
There was a time earlier this season when the trajectory of the Northern Colorado football team was looking up. After a season-opening 17-3 victory over Division II Chadron State, the Bears absorbed back-to-back one-score losses against Colorado State and South …
Jake Schakel’s sterling debut ends in heartbreak as EWU falls to No. 2 Montana: ‘We were 15 feet away’
MISSOULA – The moment didn’t seem just, watching Jake Schakel hold his hands to his helmet at the Montana 13-yard line. Making his first collegiate start, the redshirt freshman had absorbed eight sacks and countless more hits. He had thrown …
Things to watch: Former EWU utility man Michael Wortham taking off with No. 2 Montana
MISSOULA – If there is one Big Sky football team outside of Montana that knows Michael Wortham well, it is the Eastern Washington Eagles. Once a star quarterback in the California junior college ranks, Wortham grew into an All-America returner …
‘I’ve been dreaming of this moment’: EWU quarterback Jake Schakel readies for first start at No. 2 Montana
As early as when he was in fourth grade, it was clear to those around him that Jake Schakel was going to be a quarterback. It was ordained in the way it so often is: The more he played, the …
Big Sky notebook: Montana, Montana State are conference’s best chance to advance in playoffs
Long considered one of the best leagues in the Football Championship Subdivision, the Big Sky Conference is still positioned to advance a team to the national championship, something it has done three of the past four seasons.
Things to watch: Eastern Washington’s pass rush could dictate success against Hornets
The Eastern Washington football team has an opportunity Saturday to make a statement against the Sacramento State Hornets. The Hornets (4-4, 2-2 Big Sky) currently have more victories than any of the teams the Eagles (4-4, 3-1) have defeated this …
EWU has ‘work cut out’ in make-or-break game against Sacramento State
When asked, Aaron Best had a lot to say about Sacramento State, a team that on Tuesday the Eastern Washington head football coach called “a juggernaut.” The Hornets have four running backs that can break loose at any point, he …
Sixth-year linebacker Read Sunn warms up at Eastern Washington after scant playing time with Wyoming
It is entirely accurate to say that at the core of Eastern Washington’s defensive resurgence is a nucleus of freshmen and sophomores who, transfer portal pending, could remain at their spots for a couple more seasons.
‘He’s a battler’: Eastern Washington veteran Trevor Thurman making plays in final college season
About 11 months ago, when Eastern Washington’s football team hosted its final game of the season, Trevor Thurman stood along the sidelines as some of his best friends posed for photos with family before what was about to be their last game at Roos Field in Cheney.
Analysis: Eastern Washington, Idaho must string together wins to reach FCS playoffs
All 12 Big Sky football teams have completed their bye weeks, and with everyone yet to play five games in the regular season, the paths toward the postseason are coming into focus.
EWU notebook: Quarterback Nate Bell paces effective rushing attack for Eagles
After leading Eastern Washington to its two previous victories, redshirt sophomore Nate Bell was again instrumental in the Eagles’ 21-14 win over the rival Idaho Vandals on Saturday night at Roos Field in Cheney.
Eastern Washington makes just enough plays to turn back rival Idaho 21-14
Normally, Aaron Best affords his team 24 hours to dwell in the emotion after a football game, win, lose or draw. But after Saturday’s 21-14 victory over Idaho at Roos Field in Cheney, the Eastern Washington head coach was feeling …
Things to watch: Eastern Washington’s front will be tested by Idaho’s rushing attack
Midway through the regular season, Isaiah Perez was ready for a week without a football game. It gave the Eastern Washington team captain more time with his wife and three daughters, and it gave him a chance to look back …
Eastern Washington enters rivalry game with Idaho with rest on its side after bye week
The hope for any football team after a bye is that it gets better and healthier. The “better” is born out of reflection. The “healthier” is born out of rest. Eastern Washington, now 12 days removed from a 35-27 victory …