MACOMB, Ill. – Isaiah Weston took the opening offensive play of the game 75 yards for a touchdown, and Omar Brown capped the first half with a blocked field goal which he returned for a touchdown to lead UNI to a 34-20 road win over Western Illinois Saturday.
The Panthers took a touchback on the opening kickoff and took the ball at the 25-yard line. On first down, Justin Fomby found Weston for a completion. He beat three defenders and turned a short gain into a 75-yard touchdown.
The Leathernecks tied the game at 7-7 with a touchdown early in the second quarter.