Virginia came to play and play they did. Not only did they come into Cedar Falls to take on the #3 and undefeated UNI Panthers, but they beat them with ease.
"We REALLY need to work on our special teams", coach Pelini said. "I think we've given up at least one touchdown every game now and that's what is turning our momentum around". "I'm really not sure what we're going to do, because I thought when we made the changes earlier in the year, it helped, but evidently not."
The Panthers had a comfortable 10 point lead with 2:28 left in the first half until Virginia drove the field and capped off the first half with a 32-yard field goal to bring them in within seven.
The defense then began to break down as they allowed two passing touchdowns and a running touchdown.
The Panthers lose a heartbreaker 20-38. They still should play in a major bowl game with only one loss on the season. UNI finishes 11-1 and 8-0 in their conference.