Eastern set for Cal Poly matchup
Eastern faces a unique challenge this week against Cal Poly
FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015
THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2015
EWU sports chat Oct. 8 (noon)
The live chat starts at noon today. Send me your questions.
Eastern looks at its options
The Eagles face Cal Poly in a key Big Sky Conference game Saturday at Roos Field
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 2015
Eagles beat Hornets, the morning after
Eastern has done this before: bear down in the third quarter to beat a Big Sky opponent
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 2015
Eastern faces Sac State tonight
Tonight in Sacramento, the Eagles begin defense of their Big Sky Conference title.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2015
Eagles fly south for Big Sky opener
With the nonconference portion of the season behind them, the Eastern Washington football players focus on their annual goal: winning the Big Sky Conference
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2015
EWU football live chat (Sept. 24) full transcript
Here's the full replay of Jim Allen's live chat on Eastern Washington football
Eastern begins pursuit of another Big Sky title
The Eagles hit the road this week at Sac State as conference play begins
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2015
EWU prepares for Big Sky play
With a tough trio of games behind them, the Eagles look toward defending their Big Sky Conference title
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 2015
Eastern gears up for MSU challenge 1
Hoping to avoid an 0-3 start, the EWU football team prepares for the Bobcats
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015
EWU football chat, Sept. 17 (transcript)
Here's the full replay of beat writer Jim Allen's live chat on Eastern football, held Thursday
Ewu sports chat Sept. 17 (noon)
Chat starts at noon today. Send me you questions.
Eastern defense will have its hands full
Eagle defense faces MSU standout quarterback Prukop
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 2015
Eastern gears up for Montana State
Eagles are winless but focused for home opener
TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2015
Eastern and Big Sky links
It's another tough game for the Eagles with Montana State coming to town
MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 2015
EWU could lose key players to injury
Eastern Washington's loss at Northern Iowa last weekend could be doubly costly.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2015
Big test for Eastern, other Big Sky teams
The Eagles face a big test today at Northern Iowa; lose, and they'll fall to 0-2 with powerful Montana State coming to Cheney next week
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2015
Another big game for the Eagles
By the time you read this, the Eastern Washington football team will be en route to Cedar Falls, Iowa, for Saturday's game at Northern Iowa.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2015
EWU sports live chat (Sept. 10) replay
Here's the full replay of Thursday's live chat with Jim Allen, who covers Eastern Washington football for The Spokesman-Review
Northern Iowa, the view from the other side
I solicited some expert opinion on the Northern Iowa football team from Jeremiah Davis, who covers the Panthers for the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Here is his response:
EWU sports chat, Sept. 10, noon
Join Jim Allen today at noon to answer your questions on all things EWU football.
A familiar sight for Eastern fans
On Saturday, the Eagle defense will face a dual-threat transfer quarterback - again.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2015
At EWU and everywhere, winning is what matters
For Eastern Washington football coach Beau Baldwin, the bottom line is that the Eagles are 0-1
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 2015
The Vernon Adams Bowl, the morning after
Predictably, the former Eastern quarterback dominated the season opener for the Eagles and the Ducks
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2015
EWU at Oregon - quick facts
Want a few football tidbits with breakfast? Here you go...
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