Nowacki began his collegiate career at Scottsdale Community College before transferring after two seasons to Murray State University.
[3] Entering 2005, Nowacki's roster spot was in jeopardy before the Eskimos final season against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
[5] He was activated on July 14 after running back Mike Bradley suffered a knee injury.
[3] Following the selection of Pat Woodcock by Edmonton in the CFL Dispersal Draft, Nowacki was possibly going to lose his job as the Eskimos fifth receiver.
[11] After a few injuries to the Eskimos receivers to begin the season, Nowacki began to take a bigger role in the offense.
[13] On the following possession for Hamilton their receiver Jason French also a Murray State University graduate, caught a touchdown.