Eagles suffer close loss in season opener
Eagles quarterback Nate Bell (2) breaks loose for a designed run against Northern Arizona, Saturday. Bell threw for a career high 307 yards and two touchdowns despite Eastern Washington suffering a 34-27 loss to open the 2026 season.
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Jeter Purdy (left) outruns an Eagles defender (right) for an NAU touchdown, Saturday. Purdy had seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.
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CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1) suffered their first loss of the season and in conference play after a comeback by the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 34-27, according to a statement by EWU Athletics.
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