CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Propelled by career days from quarterback Eli Dunne and wide receiver Daurice Fountain, the 21st-ranked Northern Iowa Panthers (1-1) defeated Cal Poly (0-3) in a shootout, 45-38, to open the home slate on a high note.
Dunne and Fountain connected for three scores – including the game winner – as the Panthers earned their first overtime victory since 2011 (Nov. 19 at Illinois State).
Dunne finished the game going 25-for-40 with 325 yards passing and four touchdowns through the air.