Nebraska Wesleyan’s all-time leading passer Tyler Francis begins his third season as the quarterbacks coach for the Prairie Wolves.
As a three-year starter at quarterback from 2012-14, Francis set NWU school records for career passing yards (6,053) and season passing yards last season (2,792). He also holds the school record for career completions (559), the top two marks for season completions and most completions in a game. He was a three-time honorable mention All-GPAC selection at quarterback.
The Lincoln, Neb., native graduated in May 2015 from Nebraska Wesleyan with a degree in elementary/special education. He is a teacher at Culler Middle School in Lincoln. Francis is married to Lindsey Thege.