Bell Leads Eastern Washington Past Idaho 21-14 as Defense and Special Teams Control Rivalry
Quarterback injuries left Idaho shuffling passers, stalling an offense that struggled to overcome Eastern Washington's field-position edge.
Overview
- Nate Bell went 18 of 31 for 177 yards with two touchdown passes to Miles Williams and added 134 rushing yards on 23 carries.
- Eastern Washington's defense limited Idaho to 191 passing yards and 147 rushing yards and produced an interception, two sacks and seven pass breakups.
- Idaho starter Joshua Wood was not cleared to play, leading to snaps for Jack Wagner, Rocco Koch and Nick Josifek as the offense failed to find rhythm.
- Nick Josifek connected with Michael Graves for a 40-yard touchdown with 2:30 remaining before Idaho's last possession started at its 4-yard line.
- Punter Landon Ogles pinned Idaho inside the 20 three times, including a late 32-yarder downed at the 4; the Eagles improved to 3-4 (2-1 Big Sky) and the Vandals fell to 2-5 (0-3).