Finally goin' back to Frisco

The first two Maine Black Bear possessions were not a good sign in last Saturday’s Football Championship Subdivision football semifinal playoff game at Roos Field.

First, a 46-yard field goal attempt on Maine’s opening drive fluttered to a halt short and wide left of the goalposts. Next came the first of two Josh Lewis interceptions, deep in Black Bear territory, that, one play later, resulted in an Eastern Washington touchdown.

“We were happy to get a turnover like that and give the ball to the offense at the 1-yard line,” EWU head coach Aaron Best said. “It’s not just a huge momentum change,...