Eastern Washington University Athletics

Eastern Washington competes at the NCAA Division I level, meaning big-time college sports with athletic scholarships and serious competition. The Eagles play in the Big Sky Conference alongside other western schools. With 303 total athletes across 10 varsity sports, about 4.6% of the student body competes at the varsity level. The school awards over $4.6 million in athletic scholarships annually. Eastern Washington is best known for its powerhouse football program, which won the FCS national championship in 2010 behind quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell. The red turf at Roos Field makes the Eagles one of the most recognizable programs in FCS football. Notable NFL alumni include Super Bowl champion Cooper Kupp and former first-round pick Ryan Leaf. Montana State serves as a primary conference rival in Big Sky play.