Sunday, December 14, 2014
Photos: Illinois State vs. EWU, FCS Quarterfinals
Eastern Washington ended its season 11-3 after losing 59-46 to Illinois State in the quarterfinal of the Football Championship Subdivision. Eastern Washington's quarterbak Vernon Adams threw for 425 yards and 3 touchdowns, but was sacked 4 times and had 2 interceptions. Illinois State's running back Marshaun Coprich ran for 259 yards and 4 touchdowns. Illinois State will head to east to face New Hampshire next week in the semifinals.
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Eastern Washington fans cheer as the EWU flags are carried around the sidelines before the game.
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Illinois State defensive back Mike Banks (24) breaks up a pass intended for Eastern Washington wide receiver Cory Mitchell during the first half.
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Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) runs after making a catch against Illinois State defensive back DraShane Glass (14) during the first half.
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Eastern Washington running back Quincy Forte, right, scores a touchdown against Illinois State during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) is brought down by Eastern Washington linebacker Cody McCarthy (47) during the first half.
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Illinois State wide receiver Jon-Marc Anderson (6) catches pass against Eastern Washington defensive back Tevin McDonald during the first half.
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Illinois State wide receiver Jon-Marc Anderson (6) is brought down by Eastern Washington defensive back Tevin McDonald (7) during the first half.
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Illinois State running back Brady Tibbits (30) runs for a touchdown against Eastern Washington.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) runs against Illinois State during the first half.
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Illinois State linebacker Meehan Pat (33) breaks up a pass intended for Eastern Washington tight end Zach Wimberly (9) during the first half.
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Eastern Washington wide receiver Shaq Hill (1) runs against Illinois State during the first half.
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Eastern Washington running back Jabari Wilson (2) runs in for a touchdown against Illinois State linebacker Alex Donnelly (40) during the first half.
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Eastern Washington running back Jabari Wilson, right, celebrates with teammate wide receiver Cooper Kupp during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) runs against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Jamal Towns (38) avoids a tackle by Eastern Washington defensive back Victor Gamboa (27) during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) scores a touchdown against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) stretches the ball forward as he is brought down by Eastern Washington defensive back Tevin McDonald (7) during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Marshaun Coprich (25) runs against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Illinois State quarterback Tre Roberson (5) runs in for a touchdown against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) looks for a teammate to pass to against Illinois State during the second half.
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Illinois State wide receiver Lechein Neblett (85) catches a pass he runs in for a touchdown against Eastern Washington defensive back Victor Gamboa (27) during the second half.
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Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) hauls in a touchdown pass against Illinois State linebacker Meehan Pat (33) during the second half.
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Illinois State players prepare to take the field against Eastern Washington during the second half.
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Illinois State running back Jamal Towns (38) is brought against Eastern Washington defensive lineman Matthew Sommer, top, and linebacker Miquiyah Zamora during the second half.
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Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin walks off the field with his players after a timeout during the second half.
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