CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa football team fell to the No. 14 Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, 20-14. UNI has an overall record of 1-1 heading into the third week of play.
The Panthers scored with eight minutes left in the game to cut the Montana lead to six points, then forcing the Grizzlies to two three-and-outs. But UNI was unable to put points in its column after regaining possession with 1:14 on the clock, eventually suffering its first loss of the season.
Aaron Bailey finished the game 16-37-0 for 194 yards and a touchdown, only pushing in eight yards rushing while Tyvis Smith racked up 130 yards on the ground, while averaging 6.