*Game 11 @South Dakota State*

[pantherfansince92]

This is arguably the biggest regular season game that UNI has had since the 2011 regular season finale at Illinois State. UNI won that game in 2 OT to clinch a share of the conference title.

A win would probably give UNI the #4 seed which would mean at least 2 home games in the playoffs. I still think UNI could get a top 8 seed even with a loss.

At Farley's press conference today, he listed Isaiah Weston as questionable for the game and also said that Tyler Hoosman had ankle surgery so his return is unknown. Farley did mention that true frosh Logan Wolf will likely see action for the first time this season.

If Weston is unable to play, I think the biggest question will be if the offense can move the chains and put points on the board against an SDSU defense that statistically ranks 2nd in the conference behind NDSU.

I think the Panthers defense will continue to play well and force at least 2 turnovers and the Panthers do enough on offense to win the game. 24-14 *if Weston plays* or 17-14 UNI *if Weston doesn't play*

[BCPanther]

You're probably right that this game is for the 2nd home game in December. We're pretty much locked into a bye as long as we don't do something stupid and lose to Western.

They've not been good offensively since they lost Gibbs and have had trouble holding on to the ball. That's not a great situation to be in against our defense.

UNI 21-10 in a game that's not as close as the score.

[sevelev711]

It's worth noting that SDSU lost to ISUr on Saturday and it wasn't particularly close. In my uneducated opinion, this game will be for a seed in the playoffs, with the loser not able to do better than around #9 or #10.

Hoping for a multiple score UNI victory. Expecting a defensive struggle that UNI lands on top of.

[Yupster]

What teams would you say we've beat that had a good defense? Just looking at both teams very recent games against Illinois State, I'd have to favor us as well, but I'm worried that we will still have to score.

[Blue42]

I know every team out there has injuries.

But it sucks that we've made it to a #4 ranking in week 11 with a big game and will be missing so many weapons on O.

A big day for Graham, James, Suni and perhaps Logan Wolf to put us on their backs.

D can do a lot but they're gonna need some help.

[Trapped in California]

It set's up for Farley's dream game - UNI wins 2-0 on a safety.

[sevelev711]

It set's up for Farley's dream game - UNI wins 2-0 on a safety.

Ya know what? I wouldn't complain, because that would all but lock in a four seed or better.

[lakesbison]

you should drive to this game. party at cubbys bar Friday and you can sit row 1 on the east side pretty much anywhere

I might even cheer for the panthers... because if UNI wins and then sdsu loses to usd thier rival... theyd be out. haha

[ronfitch]

It set's up for Farley's dream game - UNI wins 2-0 on a safety.

Could be 4-0, UNI.

[06panther10]

This is the game that potentially will define the season. To go to SDSU in November with a ridiculous number of key guys injured and/or nowhere near 100% and win a game like this to clinch a 1st round bye would be enormous.

If we are fortunate enough to be playing late in the playoffs for a shot at the national title game, this SDSU game may be the game that we look back say that it propelled us.

[TravelingPanther]

Anyone planning to make the trip? Hoping for a decent day in Brookings. 41 was last I saw.

[sevelev711]

Meanwhile, this game is going on. Both teams had decent drives stall out, McElvain through a pick at the SDSU 25, and then UNI blocked the FG on the SDSU drive.

[sevelev711]

Decent cameras for this game too. It's not all fuzzy and terrible. Thanks, ESPN

[sevelev711]

Well that was...something. SDSU got 1st and 20 following a holding, and then ran three running plays in a row. Surprisingly, that did not work.

[unipanther2154]

What a terrible punt. Kid has all day and does that. Then the D just got worked on that play..... great.