LA GRANDE, Ore. - Mountaineers Football wraps up the 2021 season this weekend at home as they will play host to the Raiders. It will also be Senior Day and Eastern Oregon will honor 19 outstanding seniors prior to kickoff for their contributions to the program.

OPPONENT
Southern Oregon Raiders (3-6, 3-6 Frontier)

WHERE
La Grande, Ore. - Community Stadium

WHEN
Saturday, Nov. 13 - 1 p.m. PT

KICKOFF
• Mountaineers Football closes out the 2021 season this Saturday when they play host to in-state rival Southern Oregon for Senior Day. 
• Eastern Oregon has dropped each of its last six games following a 21-3 road loss to College of Idaho. The losing streak is the longest for EOU under the direction of Tim Camp. 
• The Mountaineers were picked to win the Frontier Conference in the preseason coaches' poll. They tallied three first place votes and totaled 39 points to edge out College of Idaho and Montana Western.
• Southern Oregon comes to La Grande also looking to snap a losing streak. The Raiders have lost their last four games. Their last win was back on Oct. 2 at home against EOU. 
• The Raiders entered the 2021 campaign picked to finish fifth in the preseason conferences coaches' poll. They tallied 30 points to rank in the top-five. 
• Entering the weekend, the Raiders and Mountaineers are tied for sixth in the league standings. Both squads have a 3-6 record on the year entering the season finale.
• Saturday's game is Senior Day and Eastern Oregon will honor 19 outstanding seniors for their contributions to the Mountaineers Football program prior to the 1 p.m. kickoff.

ON THE AIR
• All home games this year will be webcast on the Mountie Sports Network at www.EOUSports.com/watch. All games will be Pay-Per-View and can be purchased for $7.95 per game. Fans can also purchase an Eastern Oregon All-Access pass to watch all 2021-22 EOU home sporting events for $100.
• Calling the action for this year's home games will be Trevor Curl on play-by-play and Mat Belote on color commentary. Live streams for all home games will begin at 12:45 p.m. PT.
• Live stats coverage for EOU Football games this season can be accessed at www.eousports.com/livestats.

EOU ATHLETICS SPECTATOR POLICY
• Spectators will be allowed at EOU sporting events, but masks will be required to be worn correctly (over mouth AND nose) at ALL indoor and outdoor events per state and local policy. This is subject to change at any time.
• Failure to comply with conference or institutional attendance policies will result in removal from venue and any further EOU contests.
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• Concessions will be available for outdoor EOU athletic events, but not indoor EOU athletic events.
• Students, faculty, and staff wishing to attend indoor EOU Athletic Events can do so for FREE by showcasing their EOU ID card.

SENIOR DAY
• The Mountaineers will honor 19 seniors total on Saturday for the work they have put in for EOU Football.
• On offense eight seniors will be honored in Kai Quinn (QB), Saige Wilkerson (WR), Isaiah Thomas (WR), RJ Thorne (OL), Devaughn Perry (OL), Parker Smith (OL), Cedric Riel (RB), and Dillon Holliday (OL).
• On defense, eight seniors will be honored in Christian Reyes (LB), Brennan Pope (DB), Kainoa Davis (DB), Michael Bibe (DB), Brycen Kelly (DB), Sage DeLong (DL), Chase Van Wyck (DL), and Jacob Blackburn (DL).
• On special teams, three seniors will be honored in Zachary Cahill (K/P), Jaiden Machuca (K/P), and Flynn McPheron (LS).

SERIES HISTORY
• The Raiders lead the all-time series against the Mountaineers at 56-20-3. Under the direction of Tim Camp, EOU is 7-14 against SOU.
• Since 2000, EOU has struggled at home against the Raiders with just a 3-11 record inside Community Stadium. The Raiders have won the last three match-ups as well in La Grande.
• Under the direction of Tim Camp, EOU is 7-14 against the Raiders with a 5-4 mark on the road, but a 2-10 mark at home.

LAST MEETING WITH SOUTHERN OREGON
ASHLAND, Ore. - No. 18 Eastern Oregon University Football has now dropped its second straight game as the Mountaineers fell to in-state rival Southern Oregon. A 17-point run by Southern in the third quarter was the catalyst as the Raiders secured a 24-3 win at home.

How it Happened
• The Mountaineers (3-2, 3-2 Frontier) managed just 284 yards of total offense, while their defense limited Southern Oregon (3-2, 3-2 Frontier) to 262. Helping the Raiders in the win was 17 unanswered points in the third quarter after a scoreless first half.
• Helping the Raiders in the win beside a high scoring third quarter run was their defense that sacked Kai Quinn six times and picked him off twice. 
• The first half was a defensive battle through and through with neither team finding the end zone. The Raiders had a pair of chances in the first and second quarter, respectively, but came up empty handed.
• The first chance at scoring for Southern came at the 5:33 mark on the clock. Caesar Ruiz took a field goal attempt from 39 yards out but it went wide left to keep the game scoreless.
• Tough and disciplined play by EOU's defense was key in stopping the Raiders from ending the scoreless bout early in the second quarter. A 4th and goal rush from the 1 yard line was stuffed as Sage DeLong and Hayden Brandon stopped Matt Struck on the quarterback keeper.
• Despite the high level efforts from both teams' defense, neither offense was able to find a rhythm in the first 30 minutes of action. At halftime, EOU had a 126-112 total yards edge over Southern.
• The scoreless bout ended midway through the third quarter as Southern found the back of the end zone on its second drive of the frame. A 12 yard touchdown run by Avery McCuaig and a PAT from Ruiz gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead.
• Eastern looked to respond on the ensuing drive but on a second down play Quinn had his pass picked off inside Mountaineers territory. The Raiders took over at the EOU 32 and made it count.
• With little field to clear, the Raiders marched the 32 yards in just six plays and capped the drive with a seven yard touchdown pass by Struck. Christian Graney pulled in the reception and in a blink of an eye the Raiders led by a score of 14-0.
• SOU's defense continued to hold the Mountaineers scoreless through the remainder of the third quarter and the offense added one more score before the fourth. A 41 yard field attempt by Ruiz late in the frame was good to give the Raiders a 17-0 going into the fourth quarter.
• Eastern was able to avoid being shutout in the early going of the fourth quarter as Zachary Cahill nailed a 24 yard field goal to make it a 17-3 game with 11:53 left in regulation.
• The Raiders immediately responded on the ensuing kickoff as Shane McLaughlin ran the ball back 95 yards for a touchdown. The PAT by Ruiz gave Southern a commanding 21-point lead, 24-3 with 11:39 to play in the game.
• The Mountaineers never managed to find the endzone as the Raiders defense made key stops throughout the remainder of the quarter to hold on for the win. Quinn and the offense had a chance late getting to the SOU seven-yard line before he was intercepted again ending any chances at a potential comeback.

SCOUTING SOUTHERN OREGON
• The Raiders come to La Grande with a 3-6 overall record and have the same mark in Frontier Conference play. They have yet to win a road game this year with an 0-4 record.
• SOU averages 20.9 points per game on 299.6 yards of total offense. They rush for 54.4 yards per game and toss for 245.2 yards per game.
• Defensively, the Raiders are giving up 25.4 points per game and allow teams to rack up 330.6 yards of total offense. They have tallied 20 sacks on the year and have pulled in 10 interceptions.
• Matt Struck leads the way at quarterback with seven games played. He has thrown for 1,443 yards and 12 touchdowns and has been intercepted just five times. 
• On the ground Hykeem Massey has rushed for 195 yards this season and averages 3.8 yards per carry.
• Avery McCuaig has two rushing touchdowns on the year and is second behind Struck in rushing touchdowns who has three.
• Bryce Goggin leads the way in receiving yards with 627 on 39 catches. He also leads the team in touchdowns with six and is second in receptions.
• Christian Graney has the most catches at 40 for 333 yards. He has pulled in one receiving touchdown this year.
• Stokes Bothello leads the secondary in interceptions with four and has totaled 41 yards on his four picks.
• Drew Schuler is the team leader in total tackles with 52 and has made 41 solo tackles. He also has 6.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. 
• Alejandro Sanchez is the leader in tackles for loss with 11.0. He also leads the way in sacks with 7.5
• Second in total tackles is Bothello with 42, with 33 being on a solo effort. He also has 4.0 tackles for loss.

LAST TIME OUT
CALDWELL, Idaho - Mountaineers Football suffered its sixth straight loss Saturday afternoon as they fell 21-3 on the road to rival No. 19 College of Idaho. With the defeat, Eastern Oregon falls to 3-6 on the year with the same mark in Frontier Conference.

How it Happened
• The Mountaineers managed just 187 yards of total offense while the Yotes (6-2, 6-2 Frontier) put up 352 en route to the home finale win.
• Helping the Yotes secure the win was forcing five turnovers against the Mountaineers. EOU forced three turnovers but struggled to establish any offense in the loss.
• The game produced just one score in each quarter as defense was the theme for the majority. Both teams had chances with field goals but combined for five missed attempts.
• The lone score of the first quarter was at the 5:22 mark as Ryan Hibbs found John Krepps for a 22-yard score. Going into the second, it was a 7-0 lead for the Yotes.
• The Yotes and the Mountaineers traded three-and-outs and turnovers for a second in the second quarter and the only score came with 44 seconds left in the first half.
• C of I made it a 14-0 game with a short one yard pass for the score. The touchdown capped a nine-play, 54-yard drive that ate up 3:02 off the clock and made it a two-score game at halftime.
• The Mountaineers lone score of the afternoon came early in the third quarter with 11:31 to play in the frame. A 45-yard field goal from Zachary Cahill brought the score to 14-3.
• The score stayed at 14-3 as neither team managed to establish a rhythm on offense and both defenses played well throughout.
• The final score of the day came with 7:36 to play in the fourth when Nick Calzaretta went untouched for a 76-yard touchdown run. His long run brought the score to the final of 21-3.

THE MOUNTAINEERS IN FRONTIER CONFERENCE PLAY
• The Mountaineers are currently TIED sixth in the Frontier Conference with a 3-6 record.
• EOU is now 73-60 all-time in Frontier Conference play under Head Coach Tim Camp.

THE MOUNTAINEERS AT HOME
• The Mountaineers are now 1-3 at home this year following the 34-27 loss to Carroll College.
• Eastern Oregon is 36-34 on its home field under the guidance of Tim Camp.
• Since the installation of the turf field in 2018, the Mountaineers are 7-9 at Community Stadium.

THE MOUNTAINEERS ON THE ROAD
• EOU WENT 2-3 on the road this year following the 21-3 loss at College of Idaho. EOU's two road wins were against Carroll College and Montana Tech.
• With the loss to MSU-Northern, the Mounties have now dropped back-to-back road contests.
• The Mounties were 2-0 on the road in 2020 with wins at Rocky Mountain and MSU-Northern.

WHEN LEADING AT THE HALF
• This season, Eastern is 2-1 when leading at the half. The lone loss came at MSU-Northern.
• The Mountaineers were 2-1 in 2020 when they led the opposition at halftime. The lone loss came against College of Idaho.
• EOU is now 52-11 under Tim Camp when leading at the half after falling to MSU-Northern.

21 AND UP
• Eastern Oregon is 1-2 this season when scoring 21 or more points.
• The Mounties are now 22-27 under Tim Camp when scoring 21 or more points.
• Last season, EOU scored 21 or more points in all four games.
• When scoring 30 or more points, the Mounties are 1-0 this season and 18-9 under Tim Camp.
• Under the guidance of Tim Camp, EOU is 31-2 when scoring 40 or more points.

SCORING STREAK INTACT
• The Mountaineers have scored at least a field goal in each of its last 159 games.
• The streak dates back to week eight of the 2006 season.
• The last time EOU was shutout was back on October 14, 2006 against Carroll College, 34-0.

2021 FRONTIER CONFERENCE/NAIA STAT LEADERS
• The Mountaineers continue to be one of the least penalized teams in all of the NAIA. They have the third lowest amount of penalties called against them at 36. Their 336 penalty yards are also third lowest in the NAIA.
• Both of the numbers for the Mountaineers lead the Frontier Conference.
• Zachary Cahill currently ranks 21st in the NAIA in field goal percentage at 75% (12-16).
• Cahill's 12 made field goals are also third most in the NAIA. His 16 attempts are tied for fifth most in the NAIA.

MOUNTAINEERS IN THE CAREER RECORD BOOKS
• Four active players currently rank in the all-time top-10 of the EOU record books in quarterback Kai Quinn, defensive linemen Chase Van Wyck and Sage DeLong, and kicker Zachary Cahill.
• Quinn is tied for third career rushing touchdowns with 20. He needs one more to tie for second and is five away from tying for first.
• Quinn ranks sixth all-time in career rushes with 414. He is eight carries away from moving up to fifth on the all-time list.
• Quinn ranks No. 6 in career rushing yards. He is at 1,667 yards and is 80 yards away from moving up to fifth.
• In the passing game, Quinn is third all-time in touchdowns thrown with 52. He is second in pass attempts at 1,403. He ranks second as well in pass completions with 729. 
• Quinn is second all-time in total offense yards with 11,196. He has 9,529 passing yards and 1,667 rushing yards.
• DeLong stands alone at second in career tackles for loss with 49.5. He is also second in career sacks with 25.5 and is 4.0 away from becoming the career leader.
• Van Wyck ranks third all-time in career tackles for loss with 45.0.He ranks third career sacks with 24.5. To become the career leader, Van Wyck needs 5.0 sacks.
• Van Wyck is also just three tackles away from entering the top-10 in career tackles made. He has 239 for his career and needs to reach 242 to rank No. 10 all-time.
• Cahill is now tied for seventh career field goals made with 14. He is one shy of tying for sixth. He is ninth in career field goals attempted with 19.

AROUND THE FRONTIER CONFERENCE
• Going into the final weekend of play, two teams are tied for first in the conference in Rocky Mountain and College of Idaho.
• No. 18 C of I (7-2, 7-2 FC) heads to Carroll College (5-4, 5-4 FC) looking for its eighth win of the season. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. PT.
• Montana Tech (4-5, 4-5 FC) plays host to MSU-Northern (1-9, 1-8 FC) in its final home game of the season. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. PT.
• Two top-25 squads will square off when No. 16 Rocky Mountain (7-2, 7-2 FC) plays on the road at No. 23 Montana Western (7-3, 6-3 FC). Kickoff will be at 12 p.m. PT.

A WIN OVER SOUTHERN OREGON WOULD…
• Snap a six-game losing streak for the Mountaineers.
• Snap a three-game losing streak at home.
• Push EOU's record to 4-6 overall with the same mark in conference play.
• Be the team's eighth win over the Raiders under the direction of Tim Camp.

A LOSS TO SOUTHERN OREGON WOULD…
• Push the Raiders win streak over the Mountaineers to three-straight
• Drop EOU's record to a final of 3-7 for the 2021 season.
• Be the Mountaineers seventh loss in a row this season.
• Drop the Mounties record to 7-15 against SOU under the direction of Tim Camp.

MOUNTAINEERS FOOTBALL HISTORY
• In 88 seasons of EOU Football the Mountaineers have compiled a 342-521-14 (.398) record in 877 total games played.
• EOU won a school-record 10 games in 2016 and made it to the Semifinals of the NAIA FCS Playoffs. EOU has posted a .500 record or better in 31 seasons.
• EOU has won or shared a combined four conference titles in school history with the last coming in 2020. The conference crown in 2020 is the first as a member of the Frontier Conference.
• The Mountaineers have qualified for the NAIA FCS Playoffs once, with their lone appearance coming in 2016.

CAMP AT THE HELM
• Eastern Oregon Head Coach Tim Camp is 77-67 (.535) all-time in his 14th season of leading the Mountaineers.
• Prior to becoming the EOU Head Coach, Camp was the offensive line coach for EOU from 2016-18.
• Prior to working at Eastern Oregon, Camp was an offensive line coach and offensive coordinator at Bucknell University.
• Camp has also served as an assistant coach at University of Nebraska-Omaha, University of the South (Tenn.), and Western Oregon.

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