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No. 18 Panther Open the Season at No. 20 Iowa State

No. 18 UNI opens the season on the road against No. 20 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. Follow the links for full game notes and information.

• Panther Football opens the season against cross-state rival Iowa State to continue a series that dates back to 1899. The Cyclones lead the series 22-6-3, but UNI has won two of the last four meetings.

• The Panthers return 16 starters from last year's FCS Playoff team. Including eight on defense and eight on offense.

• First-Team All-Conference honorees Briley Moore (tight end) and Xavior Williams (defensive back) lead the way for UNI.