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Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns in his Eagles debut.

NFL Week 1 review: What we learned

BRODY LOVELL, Sports Writer Sep 12, 2024

At long last, the NFL season is upon us. The days of boring Sundays will be put on hold for the next few months, as football fans around the country will be glued to their TVs to make the anxiety of the...

The Panthers finish 3-0 over the weekend as they head to Kentucky.

Panther Volleyball victorious in weekend matchups

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Sep 12, 2024

The Panthers started out the weekend against SIUEdwardsville in their match- up. UNI started out strong going on a 5-0 lead and collecting 16 kills throughout, they quickly went on to take the lead 17-8...

Quarterback Aidan Dunne has led the Panthers to their best start since ‘13.

Panther Football off to best start since 2013

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Sep 11, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 8, the UNI football team traveled to Saint Paul, Minnesota for a matchup with St. Thomas. Having won the season opener at home the week before, the Panthers were looking to take their...

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is one of college football’s brightest stars.

UNI takes on No. 23 Nebraska

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor Sep 11, 2024

After their first 2-0 start since the 2013 season, the UNI Panther football team will face their biggest challenge yet. Awaiting them Saturday night is a sold out Memorial Stadium and the 23rd ranked team...

Trevor Penning looks to have a bounce back year in New Orleans.

Former Panthers shine in the NFL

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Sep 11, 2024

Football season is underway, which means it’s time for former Northern Iowa football standouts to shine in the NFL. After cutdown day, four Panthers made NFL rosters.  Spencer Brown, Buffalo Bills  Brown...

The Panthers took on the Dayton Flyer Classic this weekend, Aug. 30-31. They won against Florida International University, but lost to Dayton and Ohio State.

UNI Volleyball sweeps FIU, falls to Dayton and Ohio State

NICOLE WATERS, Sports Writer Sep 4, 2024

The Panthers started off strong in the opening set, never losing the lead. They jumped to a quick 9-3 lead thanks to errors by FIU. Kaitlyn Sellner and Olivia Tjernagel both had four kills in the first...

Washington is one of four new Big 10 members.

New conferences shake up college football

ADAM JOHNSON, Sports Writer Sep 4, 2024

The new college football season went into full swing this past weekend, but things looked a lot different from last year. A plethora of teams joined new conferences, and most of it came from the cessation...

Tye Edwards led the Panthers with 174 rushing yards in the season opener this Saturday.

Panthers win 1st season opener since 2016

MICHAEL SPAHN, Sports Writer Sep 4, 2024

A warm fall Saturday afternoon on the final day of August came the season opener for the Northern Iowa Football team. The Panthers won dominantly 35-7 against the Valparaiso Beacons. The Panther...

Chambers continues to compete in the Paralympics on Sept. 4 and 5, competing in the Mixed 4x100 Freestyle Relay and the SB13 100m Breaststroke, which will both be streamed live on Peacock.

Olivia Chambers becomes a Paralympic Champion

NI STAFF, NI Editors Sep 4, 2024

UNI Swimming and Diving’s own Olivia Chambers captured gold in Paris in the women’s S13 400-meter freestyle with a time of 4:29:93, and silver in the S13 200-meter individual medley. Chambers has become...

The Panthers will open the 2024-25 season on Saturday, August 31 at the UNI-Dome, hosting the Valparaiso Beacons. Kickoff starts at 4 p.m.

Panther football hosts Valpo

COHEN KAMAUS, Sports Editor Aug 28, 2024

The Northern Iowa Football team kicks off their 2024-25 campaign on Saturday, Aug. 31 when they welcome the Valparaiso Beacons to the UNI-Dome. Kickoff time is set for 4 p.m. Head Coach Mark Farley,...

RJ blows by the competition.

RJ Taylor ready to rock the court in sophomore season

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor May 2, 2024

When freshman guard RJ Taylor steps onto the court, he’s nothing if not a spark plug. In his own words, he’s the “Road Runner” or “Energizer Bunny” of the team, and anyone who’s seen his...

Kyle Pock fires one from beyond the arc.

Kyle Pock: resident sharpshooter

MALLORY SCHMITZ, News Editor May 2, 2024

This past winter in the McLeod Center, Panther fans got used to hearing a new name announced over the loudspeakers after sinking key 3-point baskets: “Kyle Pock.” From Bolivar, Missouri, 6’6”...

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