5 reasons why this EWU team is different

1

Majority of skilled position players – including quarterback Matt Nichols – who were freshmen last fall return with an additional year of experience.

2

After finishing 3-8, the Eagles – coaches and players, alike – have rededicated themselves to becoming Big Sky contenders once again.

3

With Todd Sturdy taking over from Beau Baldwin as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, look for the Eags to open things up.

4

User-friendly schedule, with a season opener against an NAIA opponent and only one “money game” – an Oct. 20 road matchup in Provo, Utah, against Brigham Young – should help immensely.

5

Roster is loaded with promising running backs who will operate behind a veteran offensive line. Look for the Eagles to improve over last year when they averaged just 108.4 rushing yards per game – more than 77 fewer than their opponents.