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Eastern Washington faces No. 25 Northern Arizona in season opener

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Eastern Washington faces No. 25 Northern Arizona in season opener

Summary

Eastern Washington and No. 25 Northern Arizona meet in their season opener on August 29, 2026, at Findlay Toyota Field in Flagstaff. Both teams aim to improve on their 2025 performances; Eastern Washington finished with a 5-7 record, while Northern Arizona ended 4-4 in conference play. Eastern Washington has ten returning starters, including quarterback Nate Bell, while Northern Arizona is led by quarterback Ty Pennington, who is recognized for his performance in the Senior Bowl Top 300 preseason list. The game is set to kick off at 5:00 PM ET, available for streaming on ESPN+.

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By the Numbers

•Game takes place in Flagstaff, Arizona.
•Kickoff scheduled for 5:00 PM ET.
•Eastern Washington aims to improve on a 5-7 record.
•Northern Arizona is ranked No. 25 in the nation.
•Stream available on ESPN+.

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Eastern Washington and No. 25 Northern Arizona open the 2026 season with an immediate Big Sky Conference matchup Saturday afternoon in Flagstaff. How to Watch Eastern Washington vs Northern Arizona Eastern Washington is looking to build on a 5-7 season…
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