Eastern Washington prepares for must-win game against UC Davis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
College SportsOn October 7, Eastern Washington will face UC Davis in a critical matchup in California. Both teams are coming off significant losses, with Eastern falling to Cal Poly 31-27 and UC Davis suffering a 62-22 defeat to Montana. Eastern Washington, now 1-4 overall and 0-2 in Big Sky Conference play, cannot afford another loss if they hope to make the playoffs. UC Davis, currently 3-2 and 1-1 in conference play, aims to recover from their setback to maintain championship aspirations. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, drawing a wider audience's attention to the stakes involved. Injuries have plagued Eastern Washington's offense, but they remain focused on improving and ending their losing streak.
- •Eastern Washington is 1-4 overall and 0-2 in Big Sky play.
- •UC Davis stands at 3-2 and 1-1 in the conference.
- •The game is set for October 7 in California, broadcast on ESPN2.
- •Eastern's offense has struggled due to injuries at key positions.
- •Both teams regard this game as crucial for their playoff hopes.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Why UC Davis game has become must win for Eastern Washington
"Oct. 1—During his four years on the coaching staff at Texas A&M-Commerce, Mike Smith twice coached against UC Davis, the program he and Eastern Washington will face this weekend in California. The Aggies won both games — 48-10 in 2023 and 36-22 in 2024 — and that was enough to leave an impression on Smith, now the defensive line coach at EWU. "I expect, based on the coaching staff they have ...
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