After two non-conference wins in their first two games, the Willamette University Bearcats are ready to open Northwest Conference action against George Fox University on Friday night at McCulloch Stadium.
Willamette University senior inside linebacker Jack Nelson (Portland, OR/Jesuit HS) has been named Northwest Conference Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week for his efforts against California Lutheran University on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Willamette University trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half and trailed 24-21 at halftime, but the Bearcats rallied over the final 30 minutes to defeat California Lutheran, 42-24, on Saturday.
The tradition of a Homecoming football game returns to Willamette University this fall when the Bearcats open the season against Trinity University on Saturday, Sept. 13.