Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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Alabama | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Northern Iowa | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
UNI Defeats #19 Alabama Crimson Tide
It wasn't a very exciting game but UNI had the most points at the end of the fourth quarter and that's what mattered.
Crimson Tide started the scoring but not until 1:59 left in the first quarter with a 69 yard run by Sims. UNI tied it up in the second quarter with a 46 yard pass from Robertson to Whitaker for a touchdown. Crimson Tide took the lead into halftime with a 38 yard - Field Goal.
There was no scoring in the third quarter but UNI would tie it back up in the fourth quarter with a 22-yard field goal by kicker Jason Johnson. The Panthers then would score two more times with backup halfback Clayton Matthews and a 63-yard rushing touchdown. Kicker Jason Johnson would put the cherry on top with a 26-yard field goal with only :06 left in the fourth quarter.
UNI wins the game 20-10. UNI improves to 8-1 overall and takes the lead all by themselves in the SEC West with a 5-1 record in the conference.
UNI has two conference games left before the SEC West winner will be determined.
Players of the Game
Game Statistics | ||
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Category | Alabama | Northern Iowa |
First Downs | 3 | 13 |
Total Offense | 106 | 316 |
Rushes-YDS | 18-54 | 42-132 |
Passing YDS | 52 | 184 |
Turnovers | 2 | 5 |
Total Yards | 250 | 448 |
T.O.P. | 10:11 | 17:49 |