1.) UNI struck gold in Theo Day: Northern Iowa quarterback Theo Day described himself as fortunate to get a chance with the Panthers after entering the transfer portal prior to the 2021 season. Through eight games in the 2022 season, the Panthers are the fortunate ones. Day routinely escaped pressure and manipulated the pocket on Saturday to deliver eye-popping throw after eye-popping throw. He leads the Missouri Valley Football Conference in both passing yards and passing touchdowns with 1,850 yards and 13 touchdowns. Each week seems like another chapter in a special season for the second-year starter.