All Quiet in Week 8
Weekly Report Posted: May 17, 2024 01:59
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UNI Starts Slow, Pulls Off Bowl Bidding Sixth Win
The Panthers came out slow and didn't take the lead and keep it versus conference opponent Kentucky Wildcats until 1:05 left in the second quarter. Once UNI grabbed the lead and kept it, they put on a show of scoring.
Freshman halfback walk-on Steve Jackson led the way with 212 yards and four touchdowns.
Second in scoring was senior kicker Jason Johnson with 14 points (3-3 field goals and 5-5 XP made). The last six points went to senior left end Eric Sampson who had a 22-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
UNI improves to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the SEC West conference. Next up for UNI is FCS opponent Appalachian State at the UNI Dome.
Week 8 Players of the Week
SEC Offensive Player Of The Week
Steve Jackson - HB, Northern Iowa
28 Car., 212 Yds., 4 TD
SEC Defensive Player Of The Week
Eric Sampson - RE, Northern Iowa
6 Tkls (6 TFL), 5 Sks, TD
Ncaa Defensive Player Of The Week
Eric Sampson - RE, Northern Iowa
6 Tkls (6 TFL), 5 Sks, TD
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