Pelini knows what it's like to lose close games but this is the first time he's lost by this much. "I knew going into this season that we were going to have some losses. I know by the teams that we play this year that some of the games are probably going to be ugly but maybe we can get lucky on a couple of them and pull out a victory" Coach Pelini said.
The UNI Panthers start the season winless against #63 Memphis Tigers. Panthers lose 28-50. The next team they face are the #19 Auburn Tigers at home in the UNI Dome.