Eastern Illinois opened up the 2022 season last Thursday night with a 34-27 loss at defending Mid-American Conference Champion Northern Illinois and will host Chattanooga to open its home slate Saturday night.

EIU was 8-of-12 on 3rd down and running back Markenzy Pierre rushed for 100 yards on 14 carries at NIU. 

Game time Saturday evening is 6 pm and can be heard on The Big 1520 AM/92.3 FM/106.5 FM WHOW and on all the WHOW digital platforms.