Coach Pelini's first win as the coach of a new team came against a ranked team at home. The UNI Panthers defeated the #19 Auburn Tigers 38-7. "This win means a lot. Not only is it our first win but it came against a conference AND a ranked team! I have a gameplan this year that I put into play on this game and one that I should have ran on the first game."
The Panthers are now 1-1 on the season and undefeated in the SEC conference with a record of 1-0. They also increased their average attendance at the dome from 5,662 to 5,890.