seven proposed names: red sea, red zone, inferno, big red, red carpet, ring of fire and lava pit. Inferno finished as the top choice and the nickname was revealed at the first home game with the new field on September 18, 2010. Rivalries Montana The EWU–UM Governors Cup is the game against conference rival Montana, usually played in mid-season in October, alternating between Roos Field in Cheney and Washington–Grizzly Stadium in Missoula. The Eagles currently trail in the overall series with 18 wins, 30 losses, and a tie; it became the Governors Cup in 1998 for the 25th meeting and Montana also leads that series at through 2017. The Cup was originally contested between EWU and the University of Idaho, from 1984 through 1997. Portland State The Eagles also have a new rivalry with the Portland State Vikings in all sports, starting in 2010 called The Dam Cup. Eastern football won the first rivalry match between the two schools in 2010 with a score of 55-17. The purpose of the Dam Cup is to create a rivalry between Portland State University and Eastern Washington University and provide a sense of pride between alumni in the Portland and Spokane areas. Other goals include increasing attendance at events between both schools and building school spirit among each institutions' student body. † The Governors Cup rivalry with Montana was officially established in 1998, but both teams have played against each other since the date listed above. ‡ The Dam Cup rivalry with Portland State was officially established in 2010, but both teams have played against each other since the date listed above. Individual award winners The following Eastern Washington players have been recipients of the noted conference and national award honors. National award winners – players Buck Buchanan Award National Defensive Player of the Year 2008: Greg Peach 2010: J. C. Sherritt Jerry Rice Award National Freshman Player of the Year 2013: Cooper Kupp Touchdown Club of Columbus FCS Player of the Year Walter Payton Award National Offensive Player of the Year 2005: Erik Meyer 2011: Bo Levi Mitchell 2015: Cooper Kupp 2021: Eric Barriere Fred Mitchell Award National Placekicker of the Year from the NCAA Division I FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and NJCAA levels 2018: Roldan Alcobendas National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Award Big Sky Conference honors Offensive Player of the Year 1997: Harry Leons, QB 2001: Jesse Chatman, RB