2018 EWU Football Schedule

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Date	Opponent	Time	Result
Sept. 1	Central Washington	1 p.m.	W, 58-13
	Story: Eastern Washington offense totals 677 yards as Eagles rout Central Washington in season opener Story: Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington, Southern Utah should have success in season openers Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Aaron Best expects another pesky, talented Central Washington team Saturday Story: Eastern Washington ready for Central Washington’s strong running game Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Nsimba Webster steps up as big-play receiver
Sept. 8	at Northern Arizona	4 p.m.	W, 31-26
	Story: Eastern Washington strikes early, holds off Northern Arizona rally in 31-26 victory Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Northern Arizona star receiver Emmanuel Butler poses a major threat to EWU’s experienced secondary Story: Strong-armed showdown: Eastern Washington’s Gage Gubrud, Northern Arizona’s Case Cookus set to air it out Story: Big sky picks: Eastern Washington, Montana State have stiff road tests Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles offense puts up big numbers, but defense makes name for itself
Sept. 15	at Washington State	5 p.m.	L, 59-24
	Story: EWU football chat 9/13 Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Second-half momentum killed on a holding penalty in loss to Washington State Story: Eastern Washington has proven to be a pest for Pac-12 foes Story: John Blanchette: Washington State has every reason to believe early-season momentum will carry into Pac-12 play Story: Recap and highlights: Washington State Cougars fire on all cylinders in 59-24 victory over Eastern Washington Eagles Story: Big Sky picks: Pac-12 foes loom for Eastern Washington, Idaho State, Southern Utah and UC Davis Story: Competition fuels Eastern Washington football brothers Nsimba Webster, Nzuzi Webster Story: Eastern Washington defensive tackle Dylan Ledbetter, son of a former Washington State linebacker, feels home at his natural position Story: Washington State coach Mike Leach talks Eastern Washington
Sept. 22	Cal Poly	1 p.m.	W, 70-17
	Story: LIVE CHAT: EWU football 9/20 Story: Eastern Washington football notebook: Running game still effective without standout Antoine Custer Story: Rams practice squad, former EWU center Aaron Neary arrested on DUI suspicion Story: John Blanchette: Eastern Washington proves its ground game is plenty potent in throttling of Cal Poly Story: Big Sky picks: Conference play starts with intriguing matchups Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Ex-Cal Poly coach Eti Ena’s defensive ends step up to slow Mustang rushing attack Story: Eastern Washington Hall of Fame inductees Jeff Ogden, Rick Worman laid the groundwork for Eagles’ high-octane offense Story: Eastern Washington ready for Joe Protheroe, Cal Poly’s triple-option Story: Defensive touchdowns, return of Antoine Custer Jr. leads Eastern Washington to 70-17 rout of Cal Poly
Sept. 29	at Montana State	1 p.m.	W, 34-17
	Story: Eastern Washington football notebook: Tamarick Pierce adds depth to Eagles’ running game Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Quarterback Troy Andersen does it all for resurgent Montana State Story: Eastern Washington tight end Jayce Gilder stands out as rare Montana product Story: LIVE CHAT: EWU football 9/27 Story: Big Sky picks: Tough road tests for Easterm Washington, Northern Arizona Story: Eastern Washington has a history of clutch performances in Bozeman Story: No. 5 Eastern Washington shuts down Montana State’s ground game in victory Story: Eastern Washington looks to contain resurgent, run-heavy Montana State in Bozeman
Oct. 6	Southern Utah	noon	W, 55-17
	Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eric Barriere’s confidence began a year ago in win at North Dakota Story: Eastern Washington football notebook: Deep, experienced line paves way for Eagles’ balanced offense Story: Eastern Washington’s defense putting up impressive numbers through first five games of season Story: Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington, Weber State wins would set up a top-10 matchup in Utah next week Story: Eastern Washington begins “Revenge Tour” against winless Southern Utah Story: No Gage Gubrud, no problem: Eastern Washington routs Southern Utah without star quarterback
Oct. 13	at Weber State	4 p.m.	L, 14-6
	Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Weber State continues to give Eastern Washington’s offense trouble Story: High-powered Eastern Washington offense ready for staunch Weber State defense Story: Weber State shuts down Eastern Washington in defensive showcase Story: Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington-Weber State could be a battle of defenses Story: Self-made linebacker Ketner Kupp leads Eastern Washington’s resurgent defense Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eric Barriere taking charge of Eagles’ powerful offense
Oct. 27	Idaho	noon	W, 38-14
	Story: Fifth-ranked Eastern Washington ready to host improving Idaho for first time since 1994 Story: Quarterback-rich Big Sky Conference riddled with injuries Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles safety Calin Criner spent years around the Idaho Vandals Story: Eastern Washington, Idaho set to resume gridiron rivalry featuring fresh, familiar faces Story: Blast from the past: Eastern Washington’s wins over Idaho helped build program into national powerhouse Story: Q&A: Eastern Washington safety, Spokane product Cole Karstetter big part of Eagles’ defense Story: Eric Barriere shines as Eastern Washington tops Idaho in return to Roos Field Story: Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington better than Idaho, with or without Gubrud
Nov. 3	at Northern Colorado	noon	W, 48-13
	Story: Big Sky picks: Don’t expect Northern Colorado to give Eastern Washington trouble in Greeley this time Story: Eastern Washington handles Northern Colorado, sets up showdown with UC Davis Story: Kicker, punter Roldan Alcobendas is Mr. Consistency for fifth-ranked Eastern Washington Story: Fifth-ranked Eastern Washington won’t look past struggling Northern Colorado Story: Eastern Washington notebook: All-American quarterback Gage Gubrud out for the season Story: Eastern Washington star quarterback Gage Gubrud opens up about season-ending injury Story: Eric Barriere era officially begins for Eastern Washington football
Nov. 10	UC Davis	1 p.m.	W, 59-20
	Story: Eastern Washington center Spencer Blackburn is a man beyond his years Story: Eastern Washington thumps UC Davis 59-20 in Big Sky showdown Story: Eastern Washington selects Spokane’s ALSC Architects for predesign of renovated football stadium Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles secondary steps up in win over UC Davis; Webster twins relish big Senior Day Story: Eastern Washington notebook: UC Davis star receiver Keelan Doss draws comparisons to Cooper Kupp Story: Showdown in Cheney: Fifth-ranked Eastern Washington ready for upstart, No. 4 UC Davis
Nov. 16	at Portland State	7 p.m.	W, 74-23
	Story: Eastern Washington had home-like atmosphere in road win at Portland State Story: No doubt about it: Eastern Washington wins at least share of Big Sky crown after thumping Portland State Story: Big Sky picks: Eastern Washington won’t let Big Sky title, first-round bye slip from its hands Story: Eastern Washington looks to lock up Big Sky title, first-round bye at Portland State Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles safety Tysen Prunty returns home to face Portland State
Dec. 1	Nicholls State	2 p.m.	W, 42-21
	Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles defense getting better each game in march toward FCS title Story: Eastern Washington earns No. 3 seed and first-round bye in FCS playoffs Story: Eastern Washington turns to defense, special teams in FCS playoff-opening victory over Nicholls State Story: Eastern Washington describes playoff opponent Nicholls State as fast, athletic Story: Eclectic receiver Terence Grady has been a constant for Eastern Washington Story: Five reasons Eastern Washington is built for the long haul heading into FCS playoff opener against Nicholls State Story: Fourteen years after playing in soggy, humid elements at Nicholls State, Eastern Washington welcomes Colonels to chilly Roos Field Story: John Blanchette: Eastern Washington players haven’t blocked importance of special teams magic from memories Gallery: EWU vs. Nicholls State (Dec. 1, 2018)
Dec. 8	UC Davis	1 p.m.	W, 34-29
	Story: Same-season rematches have favored Eastern Washington in FCS playoffs Story: Round 2: Big Sky foes Eastern Washington and UC Davis meet again for a trip to the FCS semifinals Story: Eastern Washington scores 20 points in the fourth quarter to top UC Davis, earn spot in FCS semifinals Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Defensive touchdowns have sparked Eagles’ recent routs Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles show they can win close games, too Story: Dan Thompson: Eastern Washington passes on the pass, runs through UC Davis and into FCS semifinals Gallery: Eastern Washington vs. UC Davis (Dec. 8)
Dec. 15	Maine	11 a.m.	W, 50-19
	Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles’ offensive line has its way with Maine’s ‘Black Hole’ defense Story: Seeking ‘Red’emption: Eastern Washington focused on snapping home losing streak in FCS semifinals Story: Ralph Walter: With Frisco at stake, there’s no better time to catch Eastern Washington football at the Inferno Story: 5 keys to an Eastern Washington victory: Limiting mistakes, strong finish are points of emphasis for Eagles Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Maine reminds Eagles of Big Sky Conference rival Weber State Story: Spokane products Jack Hunter, Beau Byus have helped boost Eastern Washington’s stout offensive line Story: Run-heavy Eastern Washington faces run-stopping Maine for a trip to the FCS national title game Story: Eric Barriere’s record-tying performance leads Eastern Washington to rout of Maine, spot in FCS national championship game Story: Dan Thompson: Eastern Washington likely in this position with healthy Gage Gubrud, but Eagles are happy with Eric Barriere under center Gallery: EWU vs. University of Maine (Dec. 15)
Jan. 5	North Dakota State	9 a.m.	L, 38-24
	Story: Eastern Washington hopes to keep pace with North Dakota State on the field, in the stands Story: Easton Stick firmly entrenched in North Dakota State, FCS lore after scoring 5 TDs in 38-24 national title win Story: Deep receiving corps has come up big during Eastern Washington’s run to FCS title game Story: Eastern Washington, North Dakota State players look back at 2010 FCS quarterfinal Story: Eastern Washington embracing rare underdog role against FCS juggernaut North Dakota State Story: Status of Eastern Washington football standout Jay-Tee Tiuli uncertain following felony arrest Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Steady Sam McPherson steps up in FCS title game loss for Eagles Story: Eastern Washington star Jay-Tee Tiuli misses FCS national title game against North Dakota State Story: John Blanchette: Eastern Washington vows to get the next party started Story: Analysis: North Dakota State controls clock, holds off every Eastern Washington challenge in FCS title game Story: John Blanchette: Eastern Washington hoping to make Frisco a home away from The Inferno Story: Recap and highlights: Easton Stick’s five touchdowns pace North Dakota State in 38-24 national title win over Eastern Washington Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Eagles likely to face road-game atmosphere at Toyota Stadium Story: Former Eastern Washington, Dallas safety Matt Johnson hopes Eagles, Cowboys make Saturday a day to remember Story: Dual-threat sophomore Eric Barriere the next star in long line of decorated Eastern Washington quarterbacks Story: Eastern Washington must again beat the odds to top North Dakota State for national title Story: Blueprint to beat the Bison: Eastern Washington will have to slow North Dakota State rushing attack, force turnovers Story: Eastern Washington notebook: Jay-Tee Tiuli makes the trip, but playing status not yet determined Story: Official, unofficial watch parties give local Eastern Washington fans plenty of viewing options for national title game Story: John Blanchette: Please dig into your pockets to relocate these Bison Story: Similarities between the 2010 and 2018 Frisco-bound Eastern Washington teams Story: First look: No. 3 Eastern Washington vs. No. 1 North Dakota State, FCS national championship Story: Gage Gubrud, other injured Eastern Washington players played important roles in run to national title game Video: WATCH: EWU takes in NDSU-heavy atmosphere in national title loss Video: WATCH: EWU hanging heads high after falling in FCS Championship Video: WATCH: Eagles look to "leave no doubt" in FCS Championship Video: WATCH: Balanced attack key for Eagles' run to title game

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