Freshman running back Josh Mack is hoisted by his teammates after scoring one of his three touchdowns during a fall football game against Bryant at Alfond Stadium in Orono. Credit: Peter Buehner | UMaine athletics

Looking to watch the Black Bears battle Eastern Washington on Saturday afternoon?

The University of Maine football team has arrived in Cheney, Washington, where it has the opportunity to become the first team in program history to reach the Football Championship Subdivision national semifinals as the take on the Eagles.

UMaine’s game against Eastern Washington on Saturday will be televised on ESPN2. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.

If you can’t watch the game, you can follow along with updates on the Bangor Daily News’ live blog.

UMaine (10-3) is looking to earn a spot in the FCS national championship game, which will be played Jan. 5, 2019, at Frisco, Texas. UMaine has had a football program since 1892.

The Eagles, the co-champions of the Big Sky Conference, are 11-2.

Each of Maine’s four Sea Dog Brewing Company locations in Maine are hosting official watch parties for Saturday’s UMaine-Eastern Washington game.

Fans who wear UMaine gear to the Sea Dog locations in Bangor, Campden, Topsham and South Portland will receive 10 percent off their final bill.

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