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Eastern Washington faces challenge against Washington on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Eastern Washington faces challenge against Washington on Saturday

Summary

Eastern Washington prepares to face Washington on Saturday at Husky Stadium. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-2 record following a 41-23 loss to South Dakota, where defensive struggles were evident. Eastern's defense allowed three touchdowns of over 45 yards and must improve to contain Washington's quarterback, Demond Williams Jr. The Huskies, currently 2-0, also seek improvement, particularly in their running game, which has underperformed in the early season. Both teams aim to correct deficiencies as they meet in this non-conference matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Eastern Washington is 1-2 after loss to South Dakota.
•Washington is currently 2-0 and plays in the Big Ten.
•Eastern's defense needs to improve after conceding 517 yards last week.
•Demond Williams Jr. has been a key player for Washington.
•The game is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — How Eastern Washington is preparing to match up as big underdog at Washington

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Sep. 17—The way Jaylon Jenkins sees it, Eastern Washington is definitely going to face a skilled and talented team on Saturday in Seattle. That the Washington Huskies (2-0) play in the Big Ten and an FBS conference, and that they are paying the Eagles a significant sum of money to line up against them? Well, those details aren't really on his mind. "You just take the team for who they are," ...
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