Eastern Washington starts Big Sky schedule at Northern Arizona

Eastern Washington opens its Big Sky schedule against Northern Arizona on August 26. This is notable as the Eagles typically begin with nonconference matchups, having only started with a conference game twice since joining the Big Sky in 1987. Coach Aaron Best highlighted the importance of this league game, stating that conference games set the tone for the season. The teams last met at the end of the 2024 season, where Northern Arizona claimed a 30-18 victory. Eastern Washington aims to win a season opener on the road for the first time since 2021, setting the stage for an immediate focus on Big Sky competition following the game.

• 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Eastern Washington launches into Big Sky schedule with opening game at Northern Arizona