Eastern Washington Eagles at Northern Iowa Panthers
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Schecklman sets career-high in passing yards as Northern Iowa escapes Eastern Washington, 17-14
The Panthers (2-1) allowed two straight fourth-quarter touchdowns, and had a third erased on an illegal formation by the Eagles. A game-tying field goal attempt by Eastern Washington's Soren McKee sailed wide right.
A 79-yard touchdown reception by Kershaw on the first NIU snap of the game put the Panthers ahead for good. Max Bartachek connected on a 28-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, and Price hauled in a 63-yard scoring grab early in the third.
Harrison Bey-Buie had 86 rushing yards on 26 carries. Owen Ostroski had five tackles and two sacks.
UNI was 9 for 17 on third down and outgained Eastern Washington 495-276.
Nate Bell threw for 159 yards on 21-for-35 passing to lead the Eagles (0-3), and added 89 rushing yards and two scores on 14 rushes.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:04 | Tysen Kershaw 79 Yd pass from Matthew Schecklman (Max Bartachek Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Max Bartachek 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:18 | Ayden Price 63 Yd pass from Matthew Schecklman (Max Bartachek Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:32 | Nate Bell 15 Yd Run (Soren McKee Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:30 | Nate Bell 40 Yd Run (Soren McKee Kick) |
Statistics
 EWU |
 UNI |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 2-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 276 | Total Yards | 495 |
| 159 | Passing | 359 |
| 21/35 | Comp/Att | 23/35 |
| 4.5 | Yards per pass | 10.3 |
| 117 | Rushing | 136 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 40 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 3.4 |
| 9-88 | Penalties | 10-70 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 23:40 | Possession | 36:20 |
Game Information
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Attendance: 10,774 · Capacity:
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