Eastern Washington at Toledo preview

9/14/2013

Eastern Washington at Toledo

■ Time: 7 p.m.

■ Records: EWU is 2-0; UT is 0-2

■ Radio: 1370

■ Series: First meeting

■ Notes: This is the third week in a row UT will play an opponent for the first time in program history. ... EWU, which upset nationally ranked Oregon State in the season opener, is ranked No. 2 in the FCS. The Eagles advanced to the semifinals a year ago and won the FCS championship in 2010. ... UT kicker Jeremiah Detmer needs one field goal to tie Alex Steigerwald’s program record for consecutive makes with 23. ... UT is 19-2 all-time against FCS opponents and has won its last 15. ... Beer and wine will be sold in general seating sections at the Glass Bowl for the first time. A 16-ounce bottle of beer will cost $6. ... UT receiver Alonzo Russell had his third career 100-yard game last week at Missouri. ... EWU’s defense has eight senior starters, five of whom are returning starters. ... Rockets expected to miss their third games with injuries are defensive tackle Elijah Jones, safety Jordan Haden, and linebacker Jaylen Coleman. Running back Cassius McDowell is banged up and has yet to carry the ball.