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UNI football rolls to resounding win at Western Illinois, 52-17

MACOMB, Ill. --- UNI's defense came alive in the third quarter with a pair of interceptions returned for touchdowns as the Panthers earned their first victory of the season with a 52-17 rout of Western Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

Governor tied UNI's single season record with his two interceptions returns for touchdowns, both coming on 49 and 43-yard returns to the end zone.

finished the afternoon with 260 yards through the air with 3 passing touchdowns on 23-of-29 completed passes. led the Panther running game with 69 yards rushing with one touchdown, while recorded a late rushing score.