The Redder the Better - ISU @ EWU

[Mvemjsunpx]

Illinois State has been a dominant team at home, but they're now playing on the road for just the 5th. time this season. I wouldn't think the red turf would affect ISU, given their color scheme, but the fact they're playing an equivalent team away from their "Normal" confines makes this an uphill battle for the Redbirds.

Here's my assessment of the matchups & my pick for the game:

• • • Quarterbacks -- Eastern Washington
      
      Running Backs - (push)
      
      Receivers/TEs - Eastern Washington
      
      Offensive Line - Illinois St.
      
      
      Defensive Line - Illinois St.
      
      Linebackers --- (push)
      
      Secondary ---- Eastern Washington
      
      
      Kicking ------ (push)
      
      Punting ------ Eastern Washington
      
      Return Teams - Eastern Washington
      
      Kickoffs ------ Illinois St.
      
      
      
      
      
      • Illinois St. 27-37 Eastern Washington

[Gil Dobie]

ISU holds EWU to 45 in regulation.

45-45 at the end of regulations

EWU wins 65-59 in 3 OT.