Eastern Washington finalizing 2018 schedule

Published Apr. 26, 2018 9:15 p.m. ET

(STATS) - Eastern Washington completed its 2018 schedule by announcing a Sept. 1 home game against Central Washington on Thursday.

The matchup of former rivals on the Division II level allows Eastern Washington to reach the FCS maximum of 11 regular-season games.

The two schools are located about 160 miles apart. Eastern Washington leads the all-time series 34-30-4, winning the most recent matchup in September 2010 before going on to win the FCS national title.

Central Washington's quarterback is former Eastern Washington player Reilly Hennessey.