CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa football program announced its 2017 schedule today, featuring five home games in the UNI-Dome.
UNI opens the season in Ames, Iowa, when they take on Iowa State. The date hasn't been set yet for this in-state battle, with the game taking place Thursday, Aug. 31 or Saturday, Sept. 2. It will be the 31st meeting between the two teams, with UNI beating the Cyclones 25-20 in 2016.
The Panthers' home opener will be against the Cal Poly Mustangs on Saturday, Sept. 9. UNI is 6-1 all-time against Cal Poly, coming away with a win over the Mustangs in 2015.