Big Sky: Griz try to break through at struggling EWU
Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) leaps over Western Carolina defensive back Bo Simpson-Nealy (21) on a run in the fourth quarter at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Casey Kreider
You could definitely say that Eastern Washington’s football program had “it” going on this century, with a national title in 2010 and perennial playoff teams behind strong quarterback play.
The Eagles don’t seem to have it right now.
Since a 57-41 road playoff loss to Montana in the 2021 FCS playoffs, in which Eagle QB Eric Barriere memorably threw 80 passes, Eastern is 8-18. The latest loss came 49-16 Saturday at FBS Nevada, not that it mattered much to Montana coach Bobby Hauck.
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