Eastern Washington looks for improvement against UC Davis this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Eastern Washington aims to turn around its season against 16th-ranked UC Davis on October 7. Following a 31-27 loss to Cal Poly, the Eagles' head coach Aaron Best criticized the offense, which has struggled with only 3.2 yards per carry. Redshirt junior quarterback Nate Bell has shown flashes of promise but needs a complete performance. UC Davis, with a record of 3-2, will be a challenging opponent, boasting a solid defense. Key elements to watch include the effectiveness of both teams' kickers and the performance of Eastern's offensive line.
- •Eastern Washington is 1-4, while UC Davis is 3-2, 1-1 in Big Sky.
- •Nate Bell needs to deliver a strong performance for Eastern's offense.
- •The Eagles' running game averages 3.2 yards per carry.
- •Eastern's defense ranks in the top third of the conference.
- •Kickers from both teams have struggled with consistency this season.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Why EWU needs complete performance from Nate Bell to beat UC Davis | Things to watch
"Oct. 2—Following Eastern Washington's 31-27 loss against Cal Poly last week, head coach Aaron Best was pretty pointed in his criticism of the Eagles' offense, which managed just 87 rushing yards on 43 carries. Heading into this Saturday's game at 16th-ranked UC Davis (3-2, 1-1 Big Sky), redshirt sophomore running back Kevin Allen III offered a straightforward solution to the team's struggles ...
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