Cedar Falls, Ia. — Mark Farley answered questions at Monday's press luncheon, then lightheartedly posed one of his own. "Anybody going to Utah?" asked the Northern Iowa football coach, whose team opens its season at 5 p.m. Saturday at No. 16 Brigham… more »

It is an important season-opening game against an opponent that is always ranked high in its division with a strong tradition at running back, a highly successful head coach and several playmakers who are capable of taking it the distance every time the… more »

CEDAR FALLS - A question mark for last year's No. 1 team in the nation is can it duplicate the same success with four starters from the offensive line gone. For those on the University of Northern Iowa football team, that question is not as huge a co… more »

CEDAR FALLS --- Last year's opponents had little success running the football against Northern Iowa's wall of immovable men at the line of scrimmage. That strength, plus the fact that most foes found themselves playing catch-up during the Panthers' 1… more »

CEDAR FALLS --- In many college football programs, Victor Williams would catch 70 footballs a season and pile up 1,000-plus yards and double-digit touchdowns. At Northern Iowa, he's just one of an impressive gang of playmaking wideouts the Panthers h… more »

CEDAR FALLS -- Troy Dannen failed to remember the professor’s name. It eluded him, like an desperately-needed answer on a chemistry mid-term. During his freshman year at Northern Iowa, Dannen took a literature course. Two decades have erased the p… more »

CEDAR FALLS — Northern Iowa’s defensive line can apply pressure to the quarterback. The Panthers can also give one another relief. In other words, UNI is talented and deep in the trenches as the 2008 football season begins. As Wes Lane, backup… more »

CEDAR FALLS --- As Mark Farley strode from the practice field Saturday, he heard thunder rumbling from the north. "The timing's perfect," said Northern Iowa's football coach, grinning. After all, the Panthers had just finished the afternoon half o… more »

Four teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (formerly the Gateway) made the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs in 2003. Northern Iowa and Southern Illinois University tied for first place in the league at 6-1. Western Illinois and… more »

CEDAR FALLS “ While Corey Lewis says he isn't campaigning for the attention of NFL scouts this fall, a strong running mate could provide him the support needed to boost his potential draft status. For the past two seasons, that role has been occupied… more »

CEDAR FALLS — Mark Farley threw his football theory of evolution into the discussion Wednesday, and no one uttered a word of protest. After all, Northern Iowa’s head football coach backed it up with facts during media day at the UNI-Dome. His team is… more »

Last year, Michigan stumbled big early against Appalachian State. Could it happen again? Michigan could have opened the season at home last year against Hawaii. It opted to play host to Appalachian State. Seemed like a smart move. . . . Oops.… more »

ST. LOUIS --- Coaches live to compete. Tuesday, the coaches of the Missouri Valley Football Conference joined forces to support a man and his fight to live. They stood unified and delivered a rousing, standing ovation to Don Patterson, the leader… more »

ST. LOUIS --- Rust covers the old Gateway now. It's a relic, buried on the scrap heap. Look through a media guide, and most of the references to the Gateway Football Conference are gone. Players and coaches pounded home one extra point this week ---… more »

ST. LOUIS -- Most of the time, the new kid has to earn respect. North Dakota State already has respect in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. That surprises Tyler Roehl, a returning all-American running back for the Bison. "I feel that we hav… more »