CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Back to back top-10 wins pushed UNI football up in the rankings and earned the team the national FCS team honor from Stats Perform.
UNI (5-3 overall / 3-2 MVFC) is coming off a 23-16 win over then-ranked No. 3 Southern Illinois. The Panthers overcame a 13-3 deficit, going ahead for the first time 20-16 on Theo Day's 10-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Fourtenbary late in the third quarter. Matthew Cook kicked three field goals, while defensive end Caden Houghtelling had a fumble recovery and interception.