Idaho hosts Eastern Washington in rivalry matchup for Che Scow Cup
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Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Eastern Washington University (2-7, 1-5 Big Sky) travels to Moscow to face Idaho (4-5, 4-2) on November 7. The Eagles aim to capture their first road win at Idaho since 2012, while the Vandals are looking to enhance their playoff chances after a strong recent performance. Idaho must win their last three games to maintain playoff hopes, having rebounded from a 0-4 start. The game features key performances from quarterbacks Joshua Wood for Idaho and Nate Bell for EWU, as both teams look to build momentum.
- •Idaho seeks to continue winning streak after three wins in last four games.
- •EWU has lost five straight seasons and looks to spoil Idaho's playoff chances.
- •Josh Wood leads Idaho in total offense; Nate Bell closely follows for EWU.
- •Both teams struggle defensively, with EWU allowing the most rushing yards in the league.
- •Game takes place at the Kibbie Dome, the traditional venue for rivalry clashes.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Idaho looks to bolster playoff chances against Eastern Washington | Things to watch
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — How EWU can earn first road win at Idaho since 2012 | Things to watch
"Nov. 6—MOSCOW, Idaho — If the Vandals agonize over this, the Eagles have probably already won. Following a 0-4 start, Idaho dug in its heels and won three of its last four games in an effort to revive its playoff hopes. It is sitting at 4-5 overall, 4-2 and in fourth place in the Big Sky Conference. To salvage its season, Idaho will probably have to win out over its last three games and flash ...
"Nov. 6—After its bye, Eastern Washington spent two weeks preparing for Montana only to find that the Grizzlies, over their own bye week, had significantly overhauled their defensive scheme. "The defense that was thrown at us was totally different than what they had shown on film the entire year," EWU head coach Aaron Best said during media availability on Tuesday. "All in all, when you put ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 3:08 AMIdaho looks to bolster playoff chances against Eastern Washington | Things to watch
Nov. 6—MOSCOW, Idaho — If the Vandals agonize over this, the Eagles have probably already won. Following a 0-4 start, Idaho dug in its heels and won three of its last four games in an effort to revive its playoff hopes. It is sitting at 4-5 overall, 4-2 and in fourth place in the Big Sky Conference. To salvage its season, Idaho will probably have to win out over its last three games and flash ...
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 3:06 AMHow EWU can earn first road win at Idaho since 2012 | Things to watch
Nov. 6—After its bye, Eastern Washington spent two weeks preparing for Montana only to find that the Grizzlies, over their own bye week, had significantly overhauled their defensive scheme. "The defense that was thrown at us was totally different than what they had shown on film the entire year," EWU head coach Aaron Best said during media availability on Tuesday. "All in all, when you put ...
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