{
  "id": 13848478,
  "title": "Nate Bell continues to produce despite questions along offensive line | EWU notebook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nate-bell-continues-to-produce-despite-questions-along-offensive-line",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nate-bell-continues-produce-despite-020300020.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nate Bell delivered an impressive performance in Eastern Washington's 31-22 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday. The redshirt junior quarterback threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns, completing 25 of his 37 passes. Head coach Aaron Best praised Bell's ability to perform when given time on the field, but expressed concern about the offensive line's blocking. The Eagles have been relying on their offensive line, which has been healthy throughout the season. However, Best was hoping for a more solid performance from the line to showcase Bell's full potential. The defense also put in a strong effort, with sophomore defensive back Messiah Washington making his first career start and making nine tackles. Overall, the team celebrated a crucial win and broke ground on Phase 2 of the stadium expansion project.",
  "summary": "Oct. 11—Redshirt junior quarterback Nate Bell finished with another big passing night in Eastern Washington's 31-22 victory over Northern Colorado on Saturday, completing 25 of 37 attempts for 334 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. \"He was poised when he had time,\" EWU head coach Aaron Best said of Bell. \"That's who he is.\" But Best was still left wondering afterward what Bell — and the ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Nate Bell threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns.",
    "Offensive line faced questions about blocking performance.",
    "Messiah Washington made nine tackles as sophomore."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}