Another big game for the Eagles

The Eagles are coming off a solid showing at Oregon, but they’re still 0-1, as coach Beau Baldwin made it clear on this week. The first task this weekend, is play better defense against the UNI ground game and its new quarterback . … The brains behind that defense, Jeff Schmedding, is the subject of this feature story … We also had a lively live chat on Thursday, and here’s the full transcript from a full hour of give and take. … Want some insights into Northern Iowa? I went straight to the source and got this summary from Cedar Rapid Gazette sportswriter Jeremiah Davis. … I also spoke with former EWU star lineman Jake Rodgers , who’s still hoping to catch on with an NFL team despite being waived last weekend. … At Idaho State, the Mangum brothers are basking in the limelight of success. … Sacramento State hopes to spoil Washington’s home opener. … Fresh off a close loss at Utah State, Southern Utah takes on Utah of the Pac-12 this week.