Northern Iowa Panthers @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
FCS CHAMPIONSHIP - SECOND ROUND
10-4, 3-4 Away
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10-4, 3-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 13 | |
SDST | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
8-5, 5-3 Home
10
8-5, 5-3 Home
Game Leaders
124
W. McElvainQB
11/20, 1 INT
124
167
K. HeideQB
14/27, 1 TD, 1 INT
167
90
T. AllenRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
90
43
M. DanielRB
9 CAR
43
45
A. GrahamWR
3 REC
45
84
A. AndersonWR
4 REC, 1 TD
84
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Team Stats
238
Total Yards
220
1
Turnovers
3
15
1st Downs
11
10-76
Penalties
7-70
5/14
3rd Down
4/12
1/1
4th Down
0/1
36:24
Possession
23:36
Game Information
Brookings, SD
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 11 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 238 | 220 |
| Passing | 124 | 167 |
| Comp/Att | 11/20 | 14/27 |
| Yards per pass | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 114 | 53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 23 |
| Yards per rush | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 10-76 | 7-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 36:24 | 23:36 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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