In a thrilling matchup, Eastern Washington faced off against No. 8 Montana, narrowly losing 52-49 at Roos Field. The Eagles showed resilience, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the second half, but ultimately fell short. Eastern is now 0-1 in the Big Sky and 1-4 overall, while Montana improves to 4-1 and 1-0 in the conference. Quarterback Kekoa Visperas shone with six total touchdowns, but the Eagles’ defense couldn’t secure the crucial stop they needed to win. Despite the loss, head coach Aaron Best praised his team’s guts and determination throughout the game.