Frank Picks Up D3football National Nod

Titans tie program record for most honorees in a season

11/10/2026 8:23:00 AM

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University football team saw a program record fifth selection to the D3football.com Team of the Week Tuesday, Nov. 10. Senior Nathan Frank (Hoffman Estates, Ill.-Hoffman Estates) was recognized for his outstanding performance on special teams, Nov. 7.

Playing in his final home game, Frank scored the first touchdown of his career as IWU rolled past North Park, 59-20, and secured a postseason berth for the first time since 2017.

Frank is the fifth Titan to garner D3football recognition this season, joining Joey DeMaio (Sept. 15), Will Nazha (Oct. 6), Matt Worthington (Oct. 13), and Bryce Reese (Oct. 27). This year's five honorees tie the program record for most in a season set back in 2021. Overall, he represents the program's 22nd all-time selection.

A fixture on Illinois Wesleyan's special teams units, Frank converted a fake punt on fourth-and-six. Taking the handoff of the snap, Frank raced down the center of the field shaking several defenders on his way to a 44-yard rushing touchdown. He added three tackles, 0.5 for loss, and a 30-yard interception on the defensive side of the ball.

Illinois Wesleyan stares down a regular season finale at No. 4 North Central College Saturday, Nov. 14. With a win, the Green and White would improve its chances for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m.

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