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Eastern Washington hosts No. 14 Montana in Halloween football matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

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Summary

Eastern Washington will face the 14th-ranked Montana Grizzlies on Halloween at Roos Field in Cheney. This marks the Eagles' first Halloween game in 11 years, aiming to improve their 2-6 overall record after a disappointing season. The Grizzlies, currently at 5-3, hope to bounce back from consecutive losses against Northern Arizona and Idaho. Both teams are adjusting after their respective bye weeks, with Eastern Washington focusing on offensive improvements and defensive adjustments to stop Montana's high-scoring attack. Coach Bobby Kennedy emphasizes accountability following recent performances, raising expectations for the Grizzlies in this crucial game.

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By the Numbers

•Eastern Washington's last victory over Montana came in 2021.
•Eagles share last place in the league with Utah Tech.
•Montana's offense averages nearly 38 points per game.
•Eagles struggle defensively, allowing 38.1 points per game.
•The game is underway on October 31, 2026.

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2:09 AMYahoo Sports — What Eastern Washington needs to do to upset No. 14 Montana

What they're saying

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Oct. 30—It's been 11 years since the Eastern Washington football team played a game on Halloween, something it will do again Saturday when it hosts the 14th-ranked Montana Grizzlies at Roos Field in Cheney. That year, the Eagles beat the Weber State Wildcats 14-13 in what proved to be their final victory of the season. Eastern followed that with three losses, spoiling a 5-0 start to Big Sky ...
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