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Griz, Eagles brace for rematch

The Montana Grizzlies haven’t beaten the Eastern Washington Eagles in a Big Sky Conference game since 2011. And the Grizzlies haven’t won in Cheney, Washington, since 2008.

But, the Griz don’t have to wait until next year to change that situation. Instead, for the first time in the storied rivalry, the two Big Sky powers will meet in an FCS playoff game. No. 11 Montana (9-4) visits No. 4 Eastern Washington (10-2) Saturday at Roos Field with a berth in the FCS quarterfinals on the line.

The Eagles, who are seeded fourth in the FCS bracket, beat the Griz 36-26 exactly a month ago in C...

 

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