
Eastern Washington Eagles offensive lineman Cassidy Curtis (79) waves the American flag at the start of the EWU Montana game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Vernon Adams made his first appearance in over a month to lead Eastern Washington to a 36-26 Big Sky win over Montana on Saturday at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014.
Eastern Washington Eagles offensive lineman Cassidy Curtis (79) waves the American flag at the start of the EWU Montana game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
The Eagles cheerleaders take the field at the start of the EWU vs. Montana game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Jake Hoffman (17) tackles Montana Grizzlies tight end Mitch Saylor (81) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) hands the ball off to Montana Grizzlies fullback Jamal Wilson (34) the in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies cornerback Joshua Dennard (14) tackles Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Nic Sblendorio (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
During a running play, Eastern Washington Eagles running back Jalen Moore (28) is tackled in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Todd Raynes (4) breaks up a pass play to Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Ryan Burke (83) hauls in a 28-yard touchdown pass from Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) changes the play in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
In the end zone, Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) makes a 34-yard touchdown reception from Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Albert Havili (54), left, celebrates Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Ronnie Hamlin’s (39) first-half interception of a Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) pass in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies running back Travon Van (8 ) pushes back as Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Cody McCarthy (47) moves in for the tackle in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies safety Jamaal Anderson (28) runs the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Ronnie Hamlin (39) tackles Montana Grizzlies running back Travon Van (8) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) makes a 31-yard touchdown reception from Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) is tackled for a loss in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Nic Sblendorio (13) makes a 32-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eagles fans hug each other after the EWU beat Montana 36-26 in the , Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Tevin McDonald (7) intercepts a pass intended for Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Jamaal Jones (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) makes a 38-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson (10) makes a pass in the in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) breaks a tackle and runs for a 67-yard punt return touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Katie Haslebacher watches the game from the sidelines, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Nic Sblendorio (13) rushes as Montana Grizzlies safety Matt Hermanson (12) and Montana Grizzlies linebacker Jeremiah Kose (45) close in for the tackle in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Jake Hoffman (17) breaks up a pass play to Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Joshua Janssen (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) rushes the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles head coach Beau Baldwin conferences with Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Jake Hoffman (17) breaks up a pass intended for Montana Grizzlies running back Travon Van (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
A Montana Grizzlies quarterback Jordan Johnson pass is just out of reach of Montana running back Jordan Canada’s (26) hands in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.
At the end of the game, Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) hugs Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Ryan Burke (83) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Cheney, Wash.