Ninth-ranked UNI Football hosts Western Illinois in the final regular-season game of the year. The Panthers enter the game with a 7-4 record while the Leathernecks are 1-10 on the year. UNI is playing for the postseason while Western Illinois is looking to play spoiler. Last week, an injury laden Panther squad fell at South Dakota State 38-7. Western Illinois fell 45-21 against Southern Illinois in their final home game. The Panthers are tied for second position in MVFC play at 5-2 while WIU is 1-6 with the lone win coming against South Dakota.
•The Panthers trailed 17-7 and had the ball in the fourth quarter before a defensive touchdown by the Jackrabbits put the game out of reach.