{
  "id": 15540915,
  "title": "Eagles find success on the ground despite loss | EWU notebook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/eagles-find-success-on-the-ground-despite-loss-ewu-notebook",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/eagles-success-ground-despite-loss-020600418.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eastern Washington's football team found success on the ground despite their recent loss to Montana State. In the 56-20 defeat, the Eagles managed 157 rushing yards, their second-most this season, on a season-high 52 attempts. Redshirt sophomore Kevin Allen III played a crucial role, setting new season-highs in carries (17) and rushing yards (78). Quarterback Nate Bell, leading the team in rushing, credited the offensive line for covering for him. Freshman Jaxon Bell also contributed significantly, with 37 yards on nine carries. Head coach Aaron Best praised the team's progress in the running game, though he noted they still need to improve. Redshirt senior Soren McKee added to the team's offensive output with two more field goals, tying him with Idaho State's Mason Lindberg for the most made field goals in the Big Sky Conference. The Eagles will not play their next game but will prepare for Montana's visit to Cheney on October 31.",
  "summary": "Oct. 18—Eastern Washington's 56-20 loss to Montana State on Saturday at Roos Field in Cheney produced at least one positive for the Eagles: an encouraging ground game. Eastern (2-6, 1-4 Big Sky) finished with 157 rushing yards, its second-most this season, on a season-high 52 attempts. But perhaps the best indicator for the Eagles was the performance of redshirt sophomore Kevin Allen III, who ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}