Venue & Game Info
Stadium: UNI‑Dome (capacity ~16,300, indoor facility)
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM CT (5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ Panther Sports Radio Network
Special Note: UNI’s Homecoming Game 2025
Weather Forecast (Cedar Falls, IA)
Conditions: Clear skies outside; game played indoors at the UNI‑Dome
Temperature: ~70°F outside at kickoff
Wind: Calm (indoor venue neutralizes wind impact)
Impact: Weather will not affect gameplay
Injury Report
North Dakota Fighting Hawks: No reported injuries
Northern Iowa Panthers: No reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
QB Tommy Schuster (North Dakota) vs UNI Secondary
Schuster is a veteran passer, efficient in short‑to‑intermediate throws. UNI’s secondary has been opportunistic but inconsistent.
RB Isaiah Smith (North Dakota) vs LB Matthew Cook (UNI)
Smith is UND’s lead rusher; Cook is UNI’s defensive anchor and tackling machine.
QB Theo Day (UNI) vs UND Pass Rush
Day has NFL‑caliber arm strength; UND’s defensive front must pressure him to limit explosive plays.
WR Logan Wolf (UNI) vs CB C.J. Siegel (UND)
Wolf is UNI’s top deep threat; Siegel is UND’s most experienced cover corner.
Recent Team Form
North Dakota (2–2)
W 58–7 vs Valparaiso
L 23–24 @ Montana
W 50–20 vs Portland State
L 35–38 @ Kansas State (FBS)
Offense: 41.5 PPG Defense: 22.2 PPG
Northern Iowa (2–2)
W 38–14 vs Butler
L 7–31 @ Wyoming (FBS)
W 17–14 vs Eastern Washington
L 9–20 @ Utah Tech
Offense: 17.8 PPG Defense: 19.8 PPG
Series History
All‑time: UNI leads the series 28–27 (dating back to 1905)
Recent:
2024: North Dakota 27–23 (Grand Forks)
2023: UNI 27–0 (Cedar Falls)
Trend: Series has been nearly even historically, with home teams often holding the edge.
ATS (Against the Spread):
North Dakota: 3–2 ATS last 5
UNI: 2–3 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
UND covered in 2024 win (27–23)
UNI covered in 2023 shutout (27–0)
Projected Score: North Dakota 31 – Northern Iowa 20
Game Odds
North Dakota Fighting Hawks – 17
Northern Iowa Panthers 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
