CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — The dialogue has already begun, but Mark Farley knows there’s only one route in getting it to stick.
“You just got to flippin’ win,” the veteran Northern Iowa football coach said. “Play the game, play the play and take care of your business.”
Should the Panthers (5-5) complete that task Saturday at home against South Dakota State (7-3), then the discussions ramp up even more. Postseason play is looming — have the Panthers done enough?
Is UNI's FBS win and ridiculously tough schedule enough to outweigh a subpar record?
Although undoubtedly strong, is the Missouri Valley Conference deserving of five playoff teams?