Missouri State wasn't able to recover after its first four drives resulted in a total of five yards.
Northern Iowa was able to capitalize by scoring on three of their first four possessions, on their way to a 25-10 win over Missouri State.
The Panthers scored a touchdown just over five minutes into the game to take a 6-0 lead after Marcus Weymiller's two-yard touchdown run.
After three-straight drives resulted in MSU three-and-outs, the Panthers were able to capitalize with two field goals.
Bears quarterback Peyton Huslig threw a pick-six with 4:15 left in the first half to give Northern Iowa a 19-0 lead.