UNI is 2-3 on the season and in Valley play after a 10-6 loss to Missouri State. UNI travels to Macomb, Illinois to play Western Illinois at Hanson Field. The Leathernecks are 0-4 on the year, but bring the best passing offense in the MVFC to the table. The game is scheduled for 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+ as the Missouri Valley Game of the Week. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. but was moved up earlier this week.
• Starting quarterback Will McElvain was ruled out because of COVID protocols on Friday and the Panther offense struggled to find its footing without his presence.