CHICAGO – UNI football opens the season ranked 18th in the 2019 STATS FCS Preseason poll, released today by the organization.
The Panthers move up five spots from the 23rd finish in the final poll released after the conclusion of the playoffs.
UNI finished 7-6 overall in 2018 and made a fourth FCS Playoff appearance in five seasons, despite facing the toughest schedule in the FCS according to Massey Ratings.
The Panthers return 16 starters, including eight each on offense and defense. UNI will need to replace three-year starting quarterback Eli Dunne and defensive leader Duncan Ferch.