Northern Iowa Panthers football

University of Northern Iowa Panthers
2018 Northern Iowa Panthers football team
First season 1895
Athletic director David Harris
Head coach Mark Farley
18th season, 137–71 (.659)
Stadium UNI-Dome
(Capacity: 16,324)
Field surface Mondoturf
Location Cedar Falls, Iowa
Conference Missouri Valley
Past conferences Independent (1895–1922)
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1923–1934)
North Central Conference (1935–1977)
Association of Mid-Continent Universities (1978–1984)[1]
All-time record 625–389–47 (.611)
Bowl record 1–1 (.500)
Conference titles 33
Rivalries Iowa State, North Dakota State, and Southern Illinois
Consensus All-Americans 1
Fight song "UNI Fight"
Mascot TC/TK Panther
Marching band "The Pride of Panther Nation"
Website unipanthers.com

The first year of Northern Iowa Panthers football was in 1895. They represent the University of Northern Iowa. They have fielded a football team every year since 1895 with the exceptions of 1906–1907 and 1943–1944. The Panthers currently compete in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision level.

History

Classifications

  • NCAA College Division (1937–1972)
  • NCAA Division II (1973–1980)
  • NCAA Division I–AA/FCS (1981–present)

Conference memberships

UNI-Dome

The UNI-Dome opened in 1976, as the home of the UNI Panthers football team. The facility's capacity for football is 16,324.[2] At football games, where cold temperatures are frequently an issue for fans, the UNI-Dome announcers have a tradition during pre-game rituals. The announcers will announce the weather in the town where the visiting team is from, and then will say "The temperature in Cedar Falls, no wind, 72 degrees, Welcome to the UNI-DOME!" to emphasize the fact that a domed stadium is not affected as much by the weather. As of December 1, 2017, the Panthers have a home record of 208-55-1.

Championship & postseason history

Conference championships

UNI's offense against the St. Francis Red Flash September 19, 2009

Northern Iowa has won thirty-three conference titles,[3] the most out of the four Iowa Division I institutions. The Panthers have won two Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships, twelve North Central Conference championships, three Association of Mid-Continent Universities football championships and sixteen Missouri Valley Football Conference championships.

Year Conference Overall record Conference record
1927IIAC7–0–1
1928IIAC5–1–3
1940NCC8–1–0
1941NCC5–3–0
1942NCC6–1–0
1946NCC4–1–2
1947NCC5–3–1
1948NCC7–3–0
1949NCC5–2–0
1952NCC6–2–0
1960NCC9–1–0
1961NCC7–2–0
1962NCC7–1–0
1964NCC9–2–0
1981AMCU5–6–02–1–0
1982AMCU4–6–12–0–1
1984AMCU9–2–02–1–0
1985MVFC11–2–05–0–0
1987MVFC10–4–06–0–0
1990MVFC8–4–05–1–0
1991MVFC11–2–05–1–0
1992MVFC12–2–05–1–0
1993MVFC8–4–05–1–0
1994MVFC8–4–06–0–0
1995MVFC8–5–05–1–0
1996MVFC12–25–0
2001MVFC11–36–1
2003MVFC10–36–1
2005MVFC11–45–2
2007MVFC12–16–0
2008MVFC12–37–1
2010MVFC7–56–2
2011MVFC10–37–1
33 Conference Championships

College Division bowl games

Northern Iowa played in the NCAA's College Division from 1937–1972.[4] Twice in those years they qualified for a College Division bowl game.[5]

Year Bowl Record Opponent Result
1960Mineral Water Bowl9–1–0Hillsdale CollegeL 6–17
1964Pecan Bowl9–2–0Lamar (TX)W 19–17

FCS Regional Championship games

The Panthers have played in 13 FCS Regional Championship Games, with a record of 6–7.

SeasonGameRecordOpponentScoreResult
1985FCS Midwest Region11–2Georgia Southern40–33Loss
1987FCS Midwest Region10–3Arkansas State49–28Win
1991FCS South Region11–2Marshall41–13Loss
1992FCS West Region12–1McNeese State29–7Win
1995FCS South Region8–5Marshall41–24Loss
1996FCS East Region12–1William & Mary38–35Win
2001FCS Midwest Region11–2Maine56–28Win
2003FCS East Region10–3Delaware37–7Loss
2005FCS East Region10–3New Hampshire24–21Win
2007FCS Midwest Region12–1Delaware39–27Loss
2008FCS Midwest Region12–2New Hampshire36–34Win
2011FCS Midwest Region10–3Montana48–10Loss
2015FCS Midwest Region9–4North Dakota State23–13Loss

FCS National Championship games

SeasonGameRecordOpponentScoreResult
2005FCS Championship11–4Appalachian State21–16Loss

Victories versus FBS teams

DateOpponentScore
November 5, 1898Iowa0–19
November 17, 1900Iowa State5–0
November 5, 1927Northern Illinois20–6
October 27, 1928Northern Illinois39–0
October 19, 1935Western Michigan21–14
October 24, 1936Western Michigan12–6
October 19, 1940Western Michigan20–19
October 16, 1948Western Michigan13–6
September 14, 1985Kansas State10–6
September 13, 1986Kansas State17–0
September 16, 1989Kansas State10–8
September 26, 1992Iowa State27–10
September 3, 1994Iowa State28–14
September 3, 1998Eastern Michigan13–10
September 11, 1999Ohio36–21
September 22, 2001Ball State42–39
September 8, 2007Iowa State24–13
August 31, 2013Iowa State28–20
September 3, 2016Iowa State25–20

Record versus in-state rivals

Records as of the end of the 2016–2017 school year.

RivalRecord (W-L-T)Win %
Drake21–24–1.467
Iowa1–16–0.059
Iowa State6–21–3.250

Record versus Missouri Valley

Records as of the end of the 2016–2017 school year.

RivalRecord (W-L-T)Win %
Illinois State20–13–0.606
Indiana State26–5–0.839
Missouri State31–5–0.861
North Dakota State26–23–0.531
South Dakota27–19–1.585
South Dakota State29–20–2.590
Southern Illinois18–16–0.529
Western Illinois30–14–0.682
Youngstown State21–8–0.724

Records against future members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference

RivalRecord (W-L-T)Win %
North Dakota25–13–0.658

Records against former members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference

RivalRecord (W-L-T)Win %
Eastern Illinois16–6–1.717
Western Kentucky5–5–0.500

Notable players

Panther All-Americans

First Team Selections [6][7]

  • Paul Jones, E, 1939 (WR)
  • Paul DeVan, HB, 1949 (AP)
  • Lou Bohnsack, C, 1952 (AP)
  • LeRoy Dunn, T, 1955 (WR)
  • Dick Formanek, T, 1956 (WR)
  • George Asleson, G, 1960 (AP)
  • Jerry Morgan, QB, 1960 (WR)
  • Wendell Williams, G, 1961 (AP)
  • Dan Boals, FB, 1962 (WR)
  • Randy Schultz, FB, 1964 and 1965 (AP)
  • Ray Pedersen, G, 1967 (AP)
  • Mike Timmermans, T, 1975 (AP)
  • Brian Mitchell, PK, 1990 and 1991 (AP)
  • Kenny Shedd, AP, 1992 (AP)
  • William Freeney, LB, 1992 (AP)
  • Andre Allen, LB, 1994 (AP)
  • Dedric Ward, WR, 1995 and 1996 (AP)
  • Brad Meester, C, 1999 (AP)
  • Adam Vogt, LB, 2001 (AP)
  • Mackenzie Hoambrecker, PK, 2002 (AP)
  • Dre Dokes, DB, 2006 (AP)
  • Brannon Carter, LB, 2007 (AP)
  • Chad Rinehart, OL, 2007 (AP)
  • James Ruffin, DL, 2009 (AP)
  • Ben Boothby, DL, 2011 (AP)
  • Michael Schmadeke, PK, 2014 (AP)
  • Jack Rummells, OL, 2014 (AP)
  • Deiondre' Hall, DB, 2015 (AP)
  • Karter Schult, DL, 2016 (AP)

WR=Williamson Ratings; AP=Associated Press;

Panthers in the NFL Draft

*Note: This list only includes players taken in the NFL Draft, it does not include those players who signed contracts with NFL teams outside the draft and the CFL

Year drafted Round Overall Pick Player Team Position Notes
2018 5 159 Daurice Fountain Colts WR
2016 4 127 Deiondre' Hall Bears CB
2015 3 86 David Johnson Cardinals RB First Team All-Pro (AP, PFW, PFF, SN); 2016 Pro Bowler; led NFL in total yards from scrimmage and all-purpose yards in 2016.[8]
2008 7 225 Brandon Keith Cardinals T
2008 3 96 Chad Rinehart Redskins T Started 47 of 58 NFL games in a six-year career.[9]
2002 5 169 Ryan Hannam Seahawks TE Member of 2005 NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks.[10]
2001 5 159 Eddie Berlin Titans WR
2000 2 60 Brad Meester Jaguars OL Played 14 seasons with Jacksonville, retired as franchise record holder for seasons played (14), games played (209) and games started (209).[11]
1999 5 137 Tyree Talton Lions DB
1997 3 88 Dedric Ward Jets WR Member of the 2003 NFL Champion New England Pariots.[12]
1993 5 129 Kenny Shedd Jets WR
1991 3 57 James Jones Browns DL Started 140 of 160 career games with four teams over ten-year NFL career;[13] member of the inaugural Baltimore Ravens roster in 1996.[14]
1990 6 159 Bryce Paup Packers LB 1995 NFL Defensive Player of the Year; 1995 All-Pro; four-time Pro Bowler (1994-'95-'96-'97); 1995 NFL Sack Leader; 71 career sacks.[15]
1982 11 296 Steve Sandon Patriots QB
1976 10 289 Bill Salmon Vikings QB
17 440 Mike Timmermans Packers OL
1968 17 458 Ray Pedersen Colts OL/DL
1966 5 74 Randy Schultz Browns RB Schultz was drafted in the 20th round and 177th overall by the New York Jets in the AFL Draft.[16]
18 261 Dave Korver Falcons OL

References

  1. ↑ "Northern Iowa gets okay to shift to new athletic conference for 1978". Iowa City, Iowa: The Telegraph-Herald. June 19, 1977. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ "University of Northern Iowa UNI-Dome General Information Web Page".
  3. ↑ "UNI Championship Seasons".
  4. ↑ "Northern Iowa Panthers". College Football Data Warehouse.
  5. ↑ "Northern Iowa Bowl History". College Football Data Warehouse.
  6. ↑ "2016 Northern Iowa Football Media Guide". Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  7. ↑ "FCS Football: AP releases 2016 FCS All-America Team". Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: David Johnson". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: Chad Rinehart". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: 2005 Seattle Seahawks". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ "2015 Jacksonville Jaguars Yearbook: Career Leaders: Service (page 168)". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: Super Bowl XXXVIII New England Patriots vs. Carolina Panthers)". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: James Jones". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  14. ↑ "1996 Baltimore Ravens roster". Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: Bryce Paup". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Pro Football Reference: Randy Schultz". Retrieved May 8, 2017.
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