Inspired by Muhammad Ali’s legendary championship bout knockout victory over heavily favored George Foreman 50 years ago in the “Rumble in the Jungle” in Kinshasa, Zaire, the FCS No. 6-ranked Aggies scored a breakthrough victory over Eastern Washington on Saturday in Cheney, Wa.

Larison has been the focal point of an Aggies offense that came in averaging 436 yards of offense, third-most in the Big Sky. That offense was stunted early, held to 45 yards on its first four drives, each of which ended in a punt.

Big Sky foes match up when the Eastern Washington Eagles (2-4) and the UC Davis Aggies (6-1) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Roos Field. You should check out ESPN+ in order to see this game.

UC Davis is in the process of seeking reaffirmation of its accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission, known as WSCUC. UC Davis has been fully accredited since 1954,

On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, two of the best offensive players in college football will be on show when Efton Chism III and the Eastern Washington Eagles (2-4) take on Lan Larison and the UC Davis Aggies (6-1).

The opponent that has given Sacramento State and UC Davis football fits over the years is nestled in Spokane County in the Pacific Northwest. Eastern Washington for years was a powerhouse in the FCS and has overcome a slow start to play a spoiler role while enhancing its chances of recapturing a glimpse of past glory.