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Why margin for error is 'razor thin' in matchup between Eastern Washington and Montana State

The Eastern Washington Eagles return to Roos Field this Saturday for a rematch against Montana State, a game that could not look more different from their 57-3 demolition at the hands of the Bobcats last season. Nine starters from that humiliating loss are back for EWU, now led by redshirt junior quarterback Nate Bell, who has emerged as the Big Sky Conference’s most dynamic passer with 1,931 yards and a 64% completion rate this year.

Montana State, meanwhile, is counting on fifth-year senior Justin Lamson to anchor their offense after he missed the last two games recovering from injury. Lamson, who boasts a 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio and 74.5% accuracy, will face an Eastern defense that has shown improved resilience, allowing just 365 yards in their first two games of the season.

The Bobcats, ranked fifth in the FCS Stats Perform Top 25, have won their last three meetings in Cheney by single digits, including a 42-28 victory in 2023, underscoring the razor-thin margin for error in this high-stakes rivalry.

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