CHENEY – The Eastern Washington University football team has been picked to finish sixth in the Big Sky Conference in polls released Monday, July 25.
Eastern is expected to return five starters on offense and seven on defense, plus three kickers, a punter and a long snapper to go with 47 returning lettermen.
In the coaches poll, Eastern finished behind Montana, Sacramento State, Montana State, Weber State and University of California-Davis, and ahead of Northern Arizona, Idaho, Portland State, Cal Poly, Idaho State and Northern Colorado.
The media selected Montana, Montana State, Sacramento State, Weber State and UC-Davis to finish ahead of the Eagles, with Northern Arizona, Portland State, Idaho, Cal Poly, Northern Colorado and Idaho State to follow.
Eastern will host two of the Top 5 teams in the Big Sky preseason polls at home this season in Montana State and Sacramento State, and will play Montana and Weber State on the road.
For the teams picked lower than the Eagles, EWU plays Portland State and Northern Colorado at Roos Field and travels to Cal Poly and Idaho.
Last season, Eastern (10-3) was selected third in both polls and finished the season tied for third in the Big Sky with a 6-2 mark in conference play.
Prior to the 2020 season, Eastern was picked No. 4 in both polls.
In 2018 and 2019, they were selected No. 1 by both the coaches and media.
Since winning the league and NCAA Division I titles in 2010, Eastern has won Big Sky championships in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018, giving the Eagles a total of 10 league titles.
Big Sky Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Montana
2. Sacramento State
3. Montana State
4. Weber State
5. UC Davis
6. Eastern Washington
7. Northern Arizona
8. Idaho
9. Portland State
10. Cal Poly
11. Idaho State, Northern Colorado
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