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EWU vs. Youngstown State (Dec. 17)

EWU plays Youngstown State at home in Cheney, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016.

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Sat., Dec. 17, 2016

Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) listens to final pointers from head coach Beau Baldwin before the first half of a FCS football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud (8) runs the ball against Youngstown State during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Tevin McCaster (37) scores a touchdown against Eastern Washington during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. TYLER TJOMSLAND tylert@spokesman.com

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Tevin McCaster (37) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Eastern Washington during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. TYLER TJOMSLAND tylert@spokesman.com

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) hauls in a long pass for a first down during the first half of a FCS football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is brought down by Youngstown State Penguins defensive end Derek Rivers (11) during the first half of a FCS football game against on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. TYLER TJOMSLAND tylert@spokesman.com

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Jody Webb (20) runs the ball against EWU during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is wrapped up by three Youngstown State players during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) catches a pass for a first down during the first half of a FCS football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) hauls in a touchdown pass during the first half of a FCS football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) is sacked by EWU during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) is all smiles as the runs the ball off a long pass for a touchdown against Youngstown State during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) runs the ball off a long pass for a touchdown against Youngstown State during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud (8) runs the ball out of bounds during the first half of a FCS football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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Eastern Washington Eagles defensive back Nzuzi Webster (6) brings down Youngstown State Penguins running back Jody Webb (20) during the first half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.

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An official waits between plays as snow begins to fall during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins tight end Kevin Rader (83) runs the ball against Eastern during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins tight end Kevin Rader (83) runs the ball against Eastern during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown against Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (11) runs the ball for a first down against Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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EWU fans cheer for their team during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins wide receiver Donovan McWilson (32) runs the ball against Eastern Washington during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) runs the ball against EWU during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) runs the ball against EWU during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins wide receiver Donovan McWilson (32) runs the ball against EWU during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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A young Eastern fan watches the action unfold during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Tevin McCaster (37) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Tevin McCaster (37) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins running back Tevin McCaster (37) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud (8) runs the ball for a first down during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) strains toward the end zone during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) strains toward the end zone during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles fans react after wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) ran the ball for a touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) runs the ball against EWU during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) runs the ball against EWU during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Youngstown State tight end Kevin Rader (83) hauls in the winning touchdown over Eastern Washington linebacker Ketner Kupp with 1 second left on Saturday.

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EWU players react as they wait for Youngstown State's game winning touchdown to be reviewed during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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EWU players react as they wait for Youngstown State's game winning touchdown to be reviewed during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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EWU fans react as they wait for Youngstown State's game winning touchdown to be reviewed during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud (8) is embraced by Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Hunter Wells (6) after the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles head coach Beau Baldwin stands withhis team after falling to Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) embraces teammates after falling to Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) embraces brother Eastern Washington Eagles linebacker Ketner Kupp (40) who tried to stop Youngstown State's game winning touchdown during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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Eastern Washington Eagles quarterback Gage Gubrud (8) embraces Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after they fell to Youngstown State during the second half of a FCS football game on Saturday, Dec 17, 2016, at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash. Youngstown State won the game 40-38.

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