It’s a good thing the football team is home this weekend because it’s going to take a few trips through the washing machine to get those visitor uniforms clean again.

But it’s time for the Homecoming game now and the Panthers are moving on from their 40-7 loss at San Diego State University and looking ahead at their Ohio Valley Conference opponent, Southeast Missouri State. Or are they?

The Panthers dropped back to No. 10 in the polls, which is where Eastern started off the season. But that’s just a minor detail after Saturday as the Panthers have four games down, and six more still ahead on the schedule.

Head coach Bob Spoo says it is still too early to tell how Kourtney Young, John Williams or Marcus Lorick have recovered since being injured against the Aztecs.

If their injuries require prolonged healing, Eastern may be second-guessing that hefty check from San Diego State.