Illinois State Redbirds vs Northern Iowa Panthers

College Football

Illinois St

4-1

21-28

Final

Northern Iowa

2-2

UNI-Dome

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Punt
Downs
Missed FG
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
ILST	7	0	7	7	21
UNI	7	14	7	0	28

Who won: Northern Iowa 28-21

The Northern Iowa Panthers beat the Illinois State Redbirds 28-21 on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at UNI-Dome. The Northern Iowa outscored the Illinois St 14-0 in the 2nd quarter. Jaxon Dailey led the Northern Iowa in passing yards (13/17, 217 YDS, 2 TD). Gage Roy led the Illinois St in passing yards (24/39, 193 YDS, 2 TD).