UNI falls to Eastern Washington in week one

UNI falls to Eastern Washington in week one

CHENEY, Wash. (KWWL) -- Jaxon Dailey rushed for three touchdowns on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as Northern Iowa dropped their season opener 34-24 at Eastern Washington.

Eastern Washington locks in on defense to turn back Northern Iowa 34-24

As Aaron Best paced the sidelines of Roos Field during the first half on Saturday, he was struck by the relative quiet.

Red defended as Eagles defeat Panthers behind

CHENEY, Wash. — Playing at home has its advantages and Eastern Washington football took full advantage today. Eastern defeated Northern Iowa, 34-24, today on Roos Field with a combined effort from the offense and defense. EWU improved its record to 1-1, while UNI lost in its season opener. “I think it was somewhat of a complete game. It’s never going to be perfect. I think, start-to-finish, we dictated tempo, but it wasn’t always pretty,” head c…

UNI football: Panthers open the season with a loss to Eastern Washington - UNI Athletics

CHENEY, Wash. — The UNI football team opened the 2026 season on Saturday, September 5, in Cheney, Washington, against the Eastern Washington Eagles. After scoring 24 points in the first quarter thanks to three rushing touchdowns by Jaxon Dailey, the Panther offense failed to score again, dropping the season opener, 34-24.