Eastern Washington Eagles @ Northern Iowa Panthers
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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EWU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Schecklman sets career-high in passing yards as Northern Iowa escapes Eastern Washington, 17-14
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- — Matthew Schecklman threw for a career-high 359 yards and two touchdowns, Tysen Kershaw and Ayden Price combined for 278 receiving yards, and Northern Iowa beat Eastern Washington, 17-14 on Saturday night.
The Panthers (2-1) allowed two straight fourth-quarter touchdowns, and had a third erased on an illegal formation by the Eagles. A game-tying field goal attempt by Eastern Washington's Soren McKee sailed wide right.
A 79-yard touchdown reception by Kershaw on the first NIU snap of the game put the Panthers ahead for good. Max Bartachek connected on a 28-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, and Price hauled in a 63-yard scoring grab early in the third.
Harrison Bey-Buie had 86 rushing yards on 26 carries. Owen Ostroski had five tackles and two sacks.
UNI was 9 for 17 on third down and outgained Eastern Washington 495-276.
Nate Bell threw for 159 yards on 21-for-35 passing to lead the Eagles (0-3), and added 89 rushing yards and two scores on 14 rushes.
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2025 Standings
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|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5-0 | 9-0 |
| Montana State | 5-0 | 7-2 |
| UC Davis | 4-1 | 6-2 |
| Sacramento State | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| Eastern Washington | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| Idaho | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| Northern Arizona | 2-3 | 5-4 |
| Idaho State | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Weber State | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Portland State | 1-4 | 1-8 |
| Cal Poly | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Northern Colorado | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 6-0 | 9-0 |
| North Dakota | 4-1 | 6-3 |
| South Dakota | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| South Dakota State | 3-2 | 7-2 |
| Illinois State | 3-2 | 6-3 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-2 | 6-3 |
| Youngstown State | 2-3 | 5-4 |
| Indiana State | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-5 | 2-7 |
| Murray State | 0-5 | 0-9 |
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