BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - In a picture-perfect Homecoming Saturday at Tucci Stadium, the Illinois Wesleyan University provided a packed stadium with plenty to celebrate as the Titans soared to a 34-14 win over Carthage College, Oct. 3. With the win, the Green and White bumped its record to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin play. The Firebirds fell to 1-3 (0-2 CCIW) with the setback.

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Nazha Named to D3football Team of the Week

First wide receiver in IWU history to earn honor

10/6/2026 8:14:00 AM

D3football Release | All-Time Honorees

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Illinois Wesleyan University football's Will Nazha (Barrington, Ill.-Barrington) landed a spot on the D3football.com Team of the Week announced Tuesday morning, Oct. 6. The junior wide receiver is the second Titan to garner national honors this season, joining senior linebacker Joey DeMaio (Sept. 15).

Nazha, one of the elite wide outs in Division III, put together another outstanding performance while helping IWU to a 34-14 Homecoming victory over Carthage, Oct. 3. Nazha hauled in a game-high nine catches with a career-high 168 yards receiving. He pulled in two touchdown receptions - one for 43 yards and another for 44. His outing marked his fourth 100-yard receiving game of the season.

The Barrington, Ill. product is the first Illinois Wesleyan wide receiver to land on D3football.com's Team of the Week and IWU's 19th selection all-time.

Nazha and the Titans take the road for a week six clash with Carroll University Saturday, Oct. 10. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Waukesha, Wis.

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