FAYETTEVILLE — The last time Northern Iowa played a nationally-ranked team on the road two years ago, the Panthers beat No. 23 Colorado 79-76.
It was no fluke.
Northern Iowa is 25-22 against teams from Power 5 conferences the previous 15 seasons under Coach Ben Jacobson.
Starting with a sweep of Iowa State and Iowa during the 2006-07 season, the Panthers have beaten at least one Power 5 team in 11 of 14 seasons. Their game at Wisconsin last year was canceled because of covid-19.
Northern Iowa’s Power 5 opponent this season is the No.