Eastern Washington names Nate Bell first-team quarterback in preseason practices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Eastern Washington's football team began preseason practices on July 29, with redshirt junior Nate Bell taking first-team snaps. Head coach Aaron Best highlighted the need for competition at quarterback following a season where the Eagles used four different players at the position. With four quarterbacks on the roster, Eastern is preparing for a competitive Big Sky season, where it's crucial to slow down opposing experienced quarterbacks. The Eagles are set to play Northern Arizona to start the season, with four returning signal-callers around the league posing challenges ahead.
- •Nate Bell was first to take first-team snaps during team drills.
- •Eastern Washington used four quarterbacks during the 2025 season.
- •The Eagles' defense ranked fourth in passing yards allowed in the Big Sky last season.
- •Eastern Washington opens its season at Northern Arizona.
- •Upcoming games include matchups against Montana and Idaho.
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Eastern Washington looks to sort out starter as Big Sky teams return experienced players at quarterback
"Jul. 29—Eastern Washington's football team began its preseason practices on Wednesday, and in team drills the first quarterback to take first-team snaps was redshirt junior Nate Bell. It doesn't set the depth chart for Game 1 at Northern Arizona, but EWU head coach Aaron Best — who saw his team use four quarterbacks during a 5-7 season last year — emphasized the importance of having two ...
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