No. 7 Eagles host nation's top rushing team

Mid-term exams come early for the Eastern Washington University defense and a football team riddled by injuries in the first four games.

But after a bye week, the seventh-ranked Eagles will receive their test results when they host Cal Poly Saturday on Hall of Fame Day and Cancer Awareness Day at Roos Field.

The game kicks off at 1:05 p.m.

The Eagles were successful in their league opener on Sept. 26 at Sacramento State, winning 28-20 to begin their pursuit of their fourth-straight Big Sky title. Eastern’s first four games have included numerous injuries.

Regardless of who is available to play...