| Northern Iowa Panthers | |||
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 Current season
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| First season | 1895 | ||
| Athletic director | Troy Dannen | ||
| Head coach | Mark Farley | ||
| Home stadium | UNI-Dome | ||
| Stadium capacity | 16,324 | ||
| Stadium surface | Mondoturf | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, Iowa | ||
| Conference | Missouri Valley Football | ||
| Past conferences | Independent (1895-1922) Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1923-1934) North Central Conference (1935-1977) Association of Mid-Continent Universities (1978-1984) | ||
| All-time record | 625–389–47 | ||
| Postseason bowl record | 1–1–0 | ||
| Claimed national titles | 0 | ||
| Conference titles | 33 | ||
| Heisman winners | 0 | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 1 | ||
| Colors | Purple and Gold | ||
| Fight song | UNI Fight | ||
| Major Rivals | Iowa, Iowa State | ||
| Website | unipanthers.com | ||
The first year of Northern Iowa Panthers football was in 1895. They represent the University of Northern Iowa. They have fielded a football team every year since 1895 with the exceptions of 1906-1907 and 1943-1944. The Panthers currently compete in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level.
UNI-Dome[]
The UNI-Dome opened in 1976, as the home of the UNI Panthers basketball and football teams. The facility's capacity for football is 16,324.[1] At football games, where cold temperatures are frequently an issue for fans, the UNIDome announcers have a tradition during pre-game rituals. The announcers will announce the weather in the town where the visiting team is from, and then will say "The temperature in Cedar Falls, no wind, 72 degrees, Welcome to the UNI-DOME!" to emphasize the fact that a domed stadium is not affected as much by the weather. As of September 29, 2010, the Panthers have a home record of 174-44-1.
Championship & Postseason History[]
Conference Championships[]
UNI's offense against the St. Francis Red Flash September 19, 2009
Northern Iowa has won thirty-three conference titles,[2] the most out of the four Iowa Division I institutions. The Panthers have won two Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships, twelve North Central Conference championships, three Association of Mid-Continent Universities football championships and fifteen Missouri Valley Football Conference championships.
| Year | Conference | Overall Record | Conference Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | IIAC | 7-0-1 | ?-? | ||
| 1928 | IIAC | 5-1-3 | ?-? | ||
| 1940 | NCC | 8-1-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1941 | NCC | 5-3-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1942 | NCC | 6-1-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1946 | NCC | 4-1-2 | ?-? | ||
| 1947 | NCC | 5-3-1 | ?-? | ||
| 1948 | NCC | 7-3-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1949 | NCC | 5-2-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1952 | NCC | 6-2-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1960 | NCC | 9-1-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1961 | NCC | 7-2-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1962 | NCC | 7-1-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1964 | NCC | 9-2-0 | ?-? | ||
| 1981 | AMCU | 5-6-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| 1982 | AMCU | 4-6-1 | 2-0-1 | ||
| 1984 | AMCU | 9-2-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| 1985 | MVFC | 11-2-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| 1987 | MVFC | 10-4-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| 1990 | MVFC | 8-4-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| 1991 | MVFC | 11-2-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| 1992 | MVFC | 12-2-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| 1993 | MVFC | 8-4-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| 1994 | MVFC | 8-4-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| 1995 | MVFC | 8-5-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| 1996 | MVFC | 12-2 | 5-0 | ||
| 2001 | MVFC | 11-3 | 6-1 | ||
| 2003 | MVFC | 10-3 | 6-1 | ||
| 2005 | MVFC | 11-4 | 5-2 | ||
| 2007 | MVFC | 12-1 | 6-0 | ||
| 2008 | MVFC | 12-3 | 7-1 | ||
| 2010 | MVFC | 7-5 | 6-2 | ||
| 2011 | MVFC | 10-3 | 7-1 | ||
| 33 Conference Championships | |||||
College Division Bowl Games[]
Northern Iowa Played in the NCAA's College Division from 1937-1972.[3] Twice in those years they qualified for a College Division Bowl Game.[4]
| Season | Game | Record | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1960 | Mineral Water Bowl | 9-1-0 | Hillsdale College | 6-17 | Loss |
| 1964 | Pecan Bowl | 9-2-0 | Lamar (TX) | 19-17 | Win |
FCS Regional Championship Games[]
The Panthers have played in 12 FCS Regional Championship Games, with a record of 6-6.
| Season | Game | Record | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 1985 | FCS Midwest Region | 11-2-0 | Georgia Southern | 40-33 | Loss |
| 1987 | FCS Midwest Region | 10-3-0 | Arkansas State | 49-28 | Win |
| 1991 | FCS South Region | 11-2-0 | Marshall | 41-13 | Loss |
| 1992 | FCS West Region | 12-1-0 | McNeese State | 29-7 | Win |
| 1995 | FCS South Region | 8-5-0 | Marshall | 41-24 | Loss |
| 1996 | FCS East Region | 12-1-0 | William & Mary | 38-35 | Win |
| 2001 | FCS Midwest Region | 11-2-0 | Maine | 56-28 | Win |
| 2003 | FCS East Region | 10-3-0 | Delaware | 37-7 | Loss |
| 2005 | FCS East Region | 10-3-0 | New Hampshire | 24-21 | Win |
| 2007 | FCS Midwest Region | 12-1-0 | Delaware | 39-27 | Loss |
| 2008 | FCS Midwest Region | 12-2-0 | New Hampshire | 36-34 | Win |
| 2011 | FCS Midwest Region | 10-3-0 | Montana | 48-10 | Loss |
- Note: Since 1981, the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs Regional Championships were commonly referred to as the Boardwalk Bowl (East Region Championship), Pecan Bowl (Midwest Region Championship), Grantland Rice Bowl (South Region Championship), and Camellia Bowl (West Region Championship).
FCS National Championship Games[]
| Season | Game | Record | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2005 | FCS Championship | 11-4-0 | Appalachian State | 21-16 | Loss |
Victories versus FBS teams[]
| Date | Opponent | Score |
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| November 5, 1898 | Iowa | 11-5 |
| November 17, 1900 | Iowa State | 5-0 |
| November 5, 1927 | Northern Illinois | 20-6 |
| October 27, 1928 | Northern Illinois | 39-0 |
| October 19, 1935 | Western Michigan | 21-14 |
| October 24, 1936 | Western Michigan | 12-6 |
| October 19, 1940 | Western Michigan | 20-19 |
| October 16, 1948 | Western Michigan | 13-6 |
| September 14, 1985 | Kansas State | 10-6 |
| September 13, 1986 | Kansas State | 17-0 |
| September 16, 1989 | Kansas State | 10-8 |
| September 26, 1992 | Iowa State | 27-10 |
| September 3, 1994 | Iowa State | 28-14 |
| September 3, 1998 | Eastern Michigan | 13-10 |
| September 11, 1999 | Ohio | 36-21 |
| September 22, 2001 | Ball State | 42-39 |
| September 8, 2007 | Iowa State | 24-13 |
Record versus rivals[]
| Rival | Record (W-L-T) | Name |
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| Iowa | 1-14-0 | Big Four |
| Iowa State | 4-20-3 | Big Four |
Record versus Missouri Valley[]
Records as of the end of the 2011-2012 school year.
| Rival | Record (W-L-T) | Win % |
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| Illinois State | 19-9-0 | .679 |
| Indiana State | 24-4-0 | .857 |
| Missouri State | 27-5-0 | .844 |
| North Dakota State | 25-19-0 | .568 |
| South Dakota | 24-17-1 | .583 |
| South Dakota State | 27-17-2 | .609 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-14-0 | .533 |
| Western Illinois | 27-13-0 | .675 |
| Youngstown State | 20-6-0 | .769 |
Records against former members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference
| Rival | Record (W-L-T) | Win % |
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| Eastern Illinois | 15-6-1 | .705 |
| Western Kentucky | 5-5-0 | .500 |
Notable players[]
References[]
- ↑ "University of Northern Iowa UNI-Dome General Information Web Page". http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/eventcomplex/unidome/history.shtml.
- ↑ "UNI Championship Seasons". http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/missourivalley/northern_iowa/championships.php.
- ↑ "Northern Iowa Panthers". College Football Data Warehouse. http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/missourivalley/northern_iowa/index.php.
- ↑ "Northern Iowa Bowl History". College Football Data Warehouse. http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_iaa/missourivalley/northern_iowa/bowl_history.php.
External links[]
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