And the worst critics of a unit that gave up 523 total yards, including 344 rushing yards in a 56-31 loss to North Dakota State Saturday, may be themselves.
“You are up 31-28 going into the fourth quarter and on their first play they throw about an 80-yard touchdown pass and that is on the defense. That is on me.”
UNI takes pride in its defense, and was feeling good after posting back-to-back shutouts in wins over Hampton and Indiana State.
But the Bison, who came into the game averaging 274 rushing yards per game, gouged the Panthers time and time again, especially with runs to the outside.