Box Score BROOKINGS, S.D. – No. 20/21 Northern Iowa (8-5) fought tooth and nail against No. 6 South Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday, but the Panthers couldn't overcome the Jackrabbits on the road, falling 37-22.
UNI outscored SDSU 15-11 in the second half, but the first half deficit was too much to overcome for the Panthers as the Jackrabbits advanced to the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. SDSU will face New Hampshire next weekend, with the winner moving on to the semifinals on Dec. 15.
Junior Eli Dunne led the Panthers through the air, throwing for 287 yards and a touchdown.