Northwest Notes Jan. 9, 2024

EWU at Idaho on Oct. 26 as Eagles announce 2024 football schedule

CHENEY — Eastern Washington University officially announced its 2024 football schedule on Monday, including six home games on the red turf at Roos Field in Cheney.

The Eagles get started at home early next year, hosting the Monmouth Hawks on Thursday, August 29. EWU last played a game in August in 2019 at Washington, and last hosted an August game in Cheney back in 2015 when they beat Sam Houston State, 56-35.

Eastern also hosts Drake (Sept. 7) before traveling to Southeastern Louisiana (Sept. 14) and Nevada (Sept. 21) to round out their non-conference schedule.

Big Sky play starts on Sept. 28 at home against the Montana Grizzlies, who finished as runner-up in the 2023 NCAA FCS National Championship Game on Sunday.

Eastern is also set to host Big Sky foes UC Davis (Oct. 19), Montana State (Nov. 2) and Idaho State (Nov. 16). They’ll travel to play Sacramento State (Oct. 12), Idaho (Oct. 26), Northern Colorado (Nov. 9) and Northern Arizona (Nov. 23).

Game times and promotional details will be announced at a later date. 

2024 EWU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Home games in CAPS

August

29 — vs. MONMOUTH.

September

7 — vs. DRAKE. 14 — at Southeastern Louisiana. 21 — at Nevada. 28 — vs. MONTANA.

October

12 — at Sacramento State. 19 — vs. UC DAVIS. 26 — at Idaho.

November

2 — vs. MONTANA STATE. 9 — at Northern Colorado. 16 — vs. IDAHO STATE. 23 — at Northern Arizona.

Boise State adds five transfers, including former five-star QB

BOISE — Boise State football coach Spencer Danielson announced the addition of five transfers to the Broncos program Monday. All five transfers come from FBS programs with three of the five joining from Group of 5 programs.

The five additions to the Blue and Orange are Cam Camper (WR, Indiana), Jeremiah Earby (CB, California), Malachi Nelson (QB, USC), Jarrett Reeser (K/P, San Diego State) and Tavion Woodard (DL, Ball State).

Camper was the leading receiver for Indiana in 2022 despite only seeing action in seven games until suffering a season-ending knee injury. His first collegiate appearance witnessed Camper catch 11 passes for 156 yards in the season-opener against Illinois which remains the most by a Hoosier in a debut in program history. Over his two seasons, he totaled 854 yards receiving on 63 catches, averaging 13.5 yards per reception in his 15 games played.

Earby spent two seasons at California, making 10 starts in 24 games played over two seasons with the Bears. He totaled 62 tackles, 17 pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions.

Nelson, the highest-rated recruit to commit to Boise State, was a five-star quarterback out of high school and redshirted the 2023 season at USC. The nation’s No. 1 rated recruit in the 2023 signing class according to ESPN, Nelson provides immediate needed depth in the quarterback room.

Reeser remains in the Mountain West Conference, having spent two seasons at San Diego State. He provides additional depth on special teams after receiving first team all-state (California) honors in high school and was rated as the No. 37 kicker in the 2021 class by Chris Sailer Kicking.

Woodard spent the past four seasons with new Boise State co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Tyler Stockton at Ball State. Woodard compiled 83 total tackles (46 solo, 37 assisted) in 42 games played at Ball State while making 28 starts. He was credited with 17 tackles for loss of 76 yards including 11 sacks for loss of 61 yards, three passes defended and two forced fumbles.  

All five additions to the Broncos roster are expected to be on campus this week and available for spring practice.