Saturday, October 29
Cedar Falls, Iowa (UNI-Dome)
6 p.m.
University of Northern Iowa
vs
North Dakota State (Blackout, WEAR BLACK)
UNI Set to Battle Bison Saturday in UNI-Dome
10/24/2016 2:34:00 PM | Football
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Game 8 vs. North Dakota State (BLACK OUT)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Place: UNI-Dome (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
TV: Panther Sports Network (CFU Ch. 15/HD415; KCRG Ch. 9.2; WHO Ch. 13.2; KGCW Ch. 26, TW KC Channel 324, Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus), ESPN3
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
Radio: Panther Radio Network, TuneIn.com
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa football program will stay at home this week to take on the North Dakota State Bison. The game is set for a 6 p.m. kick Sat., Oct. 29, for UNI's Black Out game.
About the Bison: North Dakota State enters the game at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in MVFC play. The Bison's only loss of the season came at the hands of South Dakota State, losing 19-17 in the FargoDome. Most notable during the season, the Bison took down No. 11-ranked Iowa for a top-25 FBS win. UNI will face off against the Bison who are ranked in the top-40 in the FCS in total offense and total defense, including a No. 8 rank in rushing defense.
Five Facts:
• UNI is 16-6 against North Dakota State when playing in Cedar Falls.
• UNI is ranked first in the FCS in strength of schedule.
• The Bison will be the third top-15 team that UNI has faced this season.
• UNI ranks second in the country in defensive touchdowns with four pick-sixes. The school record for pick-sixes in a season is five, set in 2015.
• Head Coach Mark Farley has 132 wins under his belt, making him the most winningest coach in program history.
Panthers by the Numbers:
• 18 appearances in the FCS playoffs
• 7 trips to the FCS semifinals
• 1 FCS National Championship appearance
• 8 Top-5 rankings since 2001
• 16 Missouri Valley Football Conference titles
• 6 seasons of 10+ wins since 2001
• 203 wins in the UNI-Dome
• 79 wins over Top-25 opponents
• 2 NFL MVPs (Kurt Warner, Bryce Paup)
• 46 first-team All-MVFC selections since 2007, the most in the league
• 80 wins in the MVFC under the direction of Mark Farley
• 23 student-athletes to the NFL since 2001
Tickets: Fans can purchase single-game tickets to UNI football home games through UNITIX. Call 319-273-4849 or visit www.UNITIX.uni.edu.
How to Tune In: The game against North Dakota State will air live on Panther Sports Network (CFU Ch. 15/HD415; KCRG Ch. 9.2; WHO Ch. 13.2; KGCW Ch. 26, TW KC Channel 324, Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus) and ESPN3.. Fans can also listen in on Panther Sports Radio (1540 KXEL), UNIPanthers.com or TuneIn.com as Gary Rima and Scott Petersen call the action.
Follow the Panthers Online: UNI fans can get all their Panther news and notes on UNIPanthers.com. Fans can also follow UNI on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/UNIAthletics and Twitter at @UNIAthletics. The UNI Football program also has individual accounts on Facebook (UNI Football) and on Twitter (@UNIFootball/@ CoachMarkFarley).
Join us at Pepper's: UNI will host a weekly press luncheon at Pepper's in Cedar Falls on Mondays at noon. All of the in-season head coaches will address the media with a weekly recap/preview of their team and then will be open to questions. All media and fans are welcome to attend.
Last Time Against North Dakota State: UNI and North Dakota State took to the field in 2015 in the FCS playoff quarterfinals after the Panthers had defeated No. 5 Portland State in the second round. UNI fell to the Bison, 23-13. The Panthers opened the game with a touchdown early in the first quarter from Brandon Smith, but had to settle for two field goals for points later in the game, eventually falling to the Bison.
Week 7 Awards: Eli Dunne was named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week and CFPA FCS National Performer of the Week for his dominant play against Missouri State (10/22). Dunne led the team to a 61-7 win over the Bears, racking up 418 yards on 25 completions, adding two touchdowns. Jacob Appleman was also announced as the MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Well-Dunne: In his first career start as a Panther, Eli Dunne set a school record for passing yards in a debut, going for 418 yards and two touchdowns against Missouri State (10/22). The last time a UNI quarterback threw for 400-plus yards was when Pat Grace went for 445 yards against South Dakota in 2009.
Drought no More: Prior to UNI's game against Missouri State (10/22), the Panthers hadn't scored an offensive touchdown in the third quarter. Thanks to a strong passing game from Eli Dunne, UNI ended the drought with a 17-yard reception by Jalen Rima in the end zone. It was Rima's first-career touchdown in the Purple and Old Gold.
Coincidence: UNI finished the game against Missouri State (10/22) with 556 yards of total offense. The last time UNI had 500-plus yards of total offense was oddly enough, against Missouri State. UNI racked up 512 yards against the Bears in 2015.The Panthers also scored 61 points against Missouri State, the first time since 2009 UNI has posted 60-plus points.
Explosive Plays: Against Youngstown State (10/15), UNI only had two passing plays for 20-or-more yards. In just the first half against Missouri State (10/22), the Panthers had six at the hands of Eli Dunne. UNI finished the game with seven passing plays of 20-plus yards.
On Target: Eli Dunne had completed 12 passes in a row prior to the final two minutes of the second quarter against the Bears (10/22). The school record for consecutive completed passes in a game is 19, set by Eric Sanders in 2007 against South Dakota State.
The Allen's Show: Brothers A.J. and Trevor Allen came up with two keys plays on Saturday against Missouri State. A.J. started the game by picking off the MSU quarterback on the very first play of the game, setting UNI up for its first points. Trevor then one-upped his older brother with a 61-yard touchdown reception, finishing the game with a career-high 108 receiving yards.
Turnovers Gained: UNI is currently ranked No. 13 in the FCS in turnovers gained, coming up with 17 through seven games. The Panthers had three interceptions and two pick-sixes in the game against Missouri State (10/22), ranking them No. 2 in the country in defensive touchdowns. UNI has had four interception returns for touchdowns this season, one away from tying the school record of five that was set in 2015.
Top of the League: Malcolm Washington and Duncan Ferch are currently tied for the lead in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in interceptions, both sitting with three through seven games. UNI is ranked third in the FCS and first in The Valley in interceptions this season, recording 13. UNI's four pick-sixes is tied for second all-time at UNI for season pick-sixes with 2016 being the third consecutive season that UNI has had four or more interception returns for touchdowns.
Pick-Six: Duncan Ferch scored his second pick-six of the season against Missouri State (10/22). The sophomore intercepted a pass in the third quarter with just eight seconds on the clock, running it to the house for 23 yards.
The Deed is Dunne: Eli Dunne threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Trevor Allen against Missouri State (10/22), the longest passing score of the season.
No Rima or Reason: True freshman Jalen Rima played his best game to date in UNI's dominant win over Missouri State (10/22), leading the team in all-purpose yards with 128. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native finished the game with 23 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards and 37 kickoff return yards. In his receiving game, Rima finished with a career-high four catches for 68 yards and his first-career touchdown in the Purple and Old Gold.
Numbers Speak: UNI is 94-9 in the Mark Farley era (2001-present) when holding the opposition to 20 points or less. The Panthers are 83-7 in the Farley years when scoring 30 or more points in a game.
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Game 8 vs. North Dakota State (BLACK OUT)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Place: UNI-Dome (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
TV: Panther Sports Network (CFU Ch. 15/HD415; KCRG Ch. 9.2; WHO Ch. 13.2; KGCW Ch. 26, TW KC Channel 324, Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus), ESPN3
Live Stats: www.uni.statbroadcast.com
Radio: Panther Radio Network, TuneIn.com
The Basics: The University of Northern Iowa football program will stay at home this week to take on the North Dakota State Bison. The game is set for a 6 p.m. kick Sat., Oct. 29, for UNI's Black Out game.
About the Bison: North Dakota State enters the game at 6-1 overall and 3-1 in MVFC play. The Bison's only loss of the season came at the hands of South Dakota State, losing 19-17 in the FargoDome. Most notable during the season, the Bison took down No. 11-ranked Iowa for a top-25 FBS win. UNI will face off against the Bison who are ranked in the top-40 in the FCS in total offense and total defense, including a No. 8 rank in rushing defense.
Five Facts:
• UNI is 16-6 against North Dakota State when playing in Cedar Falls.
• UNI is ranked first in the FCS in strength of schedule.
• The Bison will be the third top-15 team that UNI has faced this season.
• UNI ranks second in the country in defensive touchdowns with four pick-sixes. The school record for pick-sixes in a season is five, set in 2015.
• Head Coach Mark Farley has 132 wins under his belt, making him the most winningest coach in program history.
Panthers by the Numbers:
• 18 appearances in the FCS playoffs
• 7 trips to the FCS semifinals
• 1 FCS National Championship appearance
• 8 Top-5 rankings since 2001
• 16 Missouri Valley Football Conference titles
• 6 seasons of 10+ wins since 2001
• 203 wins in the UNI-Dome
• 79 wins over Top-25 opponents
• 2 NFL MVPs (Kurt Warner, Bryce Paup)
• 46 first-team All-MVFC selections since 2007, the most in the league
• 80 wins in the MVFC under the direction of Mark Farley
• 23 student-athletes to the NFL since 2001
Tickets: Fans can purchase single-game tickets to UNI football home games through UNITIX. Call 319-273-4849 or visit www.UNITIX.uni.edu.
How to Tune In: The game against North Dakota State will air live on Panther Sports Network (CFU Ch. 15/HD415; KCRG Ch. 9.2; WHO Ch. 13.2; KGCW Ch. 26, TW KC Channel 324, Comcast SportsNet Chicago Plus) and ESPN3.. Fans can also listen in on Panther Sports Radio (1540 KXEL), UNIPanthers.com or TuneIn.com as Gary Rima and Scott Petersen call the action.
Follow the Panthers Online: UNI fans can get all their Panther news and notes on UNIPanthers.com. Fans can also follow UNI on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/UNIAthletics and Twitter at @UNIAthletics. The UNI Football program also has individual accounts on Facebook (UNI Football) and on Twitter (@UNIFootball/@ CoachMarkFarley).
Join us at Pepper's: UNI will host a weekly press luncheon at Pepper's in Cedar Falls on Mondays at noon. All of the in-season head coaches will address the media with a weekly recap/preview of their team and then will be open to questions. All media and fans are welcome to attend.
Last Time Against North Dakota State: UNI and North Dakota State took to the field in 2015 in the FCS playoff quarterfinals after the Panthers had defeated No. 5 Portland State in the second round. UNI fell to the Bison, 23-13. The Panthers opened the game with a touchdown early in the first quarter from Brandon Smith, but had to settle for two field goals for points later in the game, eventually falling to the Bison.
Week 7 Awards: Eli Dunne was named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week and CFPA FCS National Performer of the Week for his dominant play against Missouri State (10/22). Dunne led the team to a 61-7 win over the Bears, racking up 418 yards on 25 completions, adding two touchdowns. Jacob Appleman was also announced as the MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week.
Well-Dunne: In his first career start as a Panther, Eli Dunne set a school record for passing yards in a debut, going for 418 yards and two touchdowns against Missouri State (10/22). The last time a UNI quarterback threw for 400-plus yards was when Pat Grace went for 445 yards against South Dakota in 2009.
Drought no More: Prior to UNI's game against Missouri State (10/22), the Panthers hadn't scored an offensive touchdown in the third quarter. Thanks to a strong passing game from Eli Dunne, UNI ended the drought with a 17-yard reception by Jalen Rima in the end zone. It was Rima's first-career touchdown in the Purple and Old Gold.
Coincidence: UNI finished the game against Missouri State (10/22) with 556 yards of total offense. The last time UNI had 500-plus yards of total offense was oddly enough, against Missouri State. UNI racked up 512 yards against the Bears in 2015.The Panthers also scored 61 points against Missouri State, the first time since 2009 UNI has posted 60-plus points.
Explosive Plays: Against Youngstown State (10/15), UNI only had two passing plays for 20-or-more yards. In just the first half against Missouri State (10/22), the Panthers had six at the hands of Eli Dunne. UNI finished the game with seven passing plays of 20-plus yards.
On Target: Eli Dunne had completed 12 passes in a row prior to the final two minutes of the second quarter against the Bears (10/22). The school record for consecutive completed passes in a game is 19, set by Eric Sanders in 2007 against South Dakota State.
The Allen's Show: Brothers A.J. and Trevor Allen came up with two keys plays on Saturday against Missouri State. A.J. started the game by picking off the MSU quarterback on the very first play of the game, setting UNI up for its first points. Trevor then one-upped his older brother with a 61-yard touchdown reception, finishing the game with a career-high 108 receiving yards.
Turnovers Gained: UNI is currently ranked No. 13 in the FCS in turnovers gained, coming up with 17 through seven games. The Panthers had three interceptions and two pick-sixes in the game against Missouri State (10/22), ranking them No. 2 in the country in defensive touchdowns. UNI has had four interception returns for touchdowns this season, one away from tying the school record of five that was set in 2015.
Top of the League: Malcolm Washington and Duncan Ferch are currently tied for the lead in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in interceptions, both sitting with three through seven games. UNI is ranked third in the FCS and first in The Valley in interceptions this season, recording 13. UNI's four pick-sixes is tied for second all-time at UNI for season pick-sixes with 2016 being the third consecutive season that UNI has had four or more interception returns for touchdowns.
Pick-Six: Duncan Ferch scored his second pick-six of the season against Missouri State (10/22). The sophomore intercepted a pass in the third quarter with just eight seconds on the clock, running it to the house for 23 yards.
The Deed is Dunne: Eli Dunne threw a 61-yard touchdown pass to Trevor Allen against Missouri State (10/22), the longest passing score of the season.
No Rima or Reason: True freshman Jalen Rima played his best game to date in UNI's dominant win over Missouri State (10/22), leading the team in all-purpose yards with 128. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native finished the game with 23 rushing yards, 68 receiving yards and 37 kickoff return yards. In his receiving game, Rima finished with a career-high four catches for 68 yards and his first-career touchdown in the Purple and Old Gold.
Numbers Speak: UNI is 94-9 in the Mark Farley era (2001-present) when holding the opposition to 20 points or less. The Panthers are 83-7 in the Farley years when scoring 30 or more points in a game.
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