Missouri State appeared to have its spot in the postseason secured, but Northern Iowa didn't go away. The Panthers were desperate while fighting for their playoff lives.
The Bears' 14-point fourth-quarter lead quickly dwindled down to zero after UNI quarterback Theo Day completed an 18-yard touchdown pass with 2:14 left to tie the game.
On the Missouri State sideline, the Bears didn't flinch. Far too often this season, the Bears have been in the same situation.
Quarterback Jason Shelley didn't feel the pressure. Instead, it was a "here we go again" feeling when he was tasked with leading the Bears down the field to go get the go-ahead score.