Nate Bell secures Big Sky weekly honor after Eastern Washington victory

Eastern Washington quarterback Nate Bell earned Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week honors following a 34-24 win over Northern Iowa at Roos Field on September 5. Bell completed 24 of 33 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 102 rushing yards and three scores on the ground. The redshirt junior helped seal the victory with a late completion to Wes Garrett under pressure. Coaches noted the performance reflects Bell's improved passing mechanics and comfort throwing while outside the pocket, a contrast to his lower completion percentage during the 2025 season. The Eagles face a challenge moving forward as wide receivers Jaxon Branch and Drew Carlson sustained injuries during the Northern Iowa game. Eastern Washington next plays the 11th-ranked South Dakota Coyotes on September 12.

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