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October 5, 2024 3:24 PM

MVFC opponents meet when the Northern Iowa Panthers (2-2) and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (3-1) play on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the UNI-Dome.

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Northern Iowa vs. Game Information South Dakota State

• Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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• City: Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Location: UNI dome

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Insights from Northern Iowa

• The Panthers are averaging 328 yards per game offensively this season (83rd in the FCS), and they are giving up 343 yards per game (35th) on the other side of the ball.
• While Northern Iowa’s pass defense ranks 85th worst with 234 passing yards allowed per game, the offense has been less successful, ranking 17th worst (126 passing yards per game).
• The Panthers have clicked on all fronts in the running game this year, as they rank 17th in rushing offense (202 rushing yards per game) and 18th in rushing defense (109 rushing yards allowed per game). competition).
• Northern Iowa ranks 74th defensively in third-down efficiency this year (62.5% third-down conversion rate allowed), and fared better offensively, ranking 11th in third-down percentage of 42.3%.
• The Panthers have the 25th best turnover margin in college football at 0, forcing three turnovers (seventh in the FCS) and converting them three times (72nd in the FCS).

Insights into the state of South Dakota

• South Dakota State’s offense has led the team as it ranks 16th in the FCS with 423.5 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up a total of 333 yards per game, which ranks 29th.
• From an offensive standpoint, the Jackrabbits post 191.5 passing yards per game (ranked 69th). They rank 88th in the FCS on the other side of the ball (236.7 passing yards allowed per game).
• South Dakota State is doing well on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up 232 rushing yards per game (eighth best) and giving up just 96.3 rushing yards per game (13th best).
• The Jackrabbits’ third-down defense has led the way for the team as they rank 13th in the FCS with a third-down conversion rate allowed at 35.7%. In terms of offense, they have a third-down percentage of 23.1%, which ranks 59th.
• After forcing zero turnovers (61st in the FCS) and turning the ball over once (19th in the FCS) this season, South Dakota State has a -1 turnover margin at 45th.

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Leaders of Northern Iowa

• Amauri Pesek-Hickson has recorded 268 rushing yards with two touchdowns (67 yards per game through four games). His 5.7 yards per attempt ranks 60th in college football.
• He has also caught seven passes (on nine targets) for 64 receiving yards with one touchdown. He is averaging 16 receiving yards and 1.8 catches per game.
• Tye Edwards is averaging 7.6 yards per carry (seventh in the FCS) and 91.3 yards per game, and has 365 total rushing yards. He has two rushing TDs this season.
• Aidan Dunne has 436 passing yards in four games this year, averaging 109 per game with a 56.3% completion percentage and three touchdowns against one interception.
• He also rushed for 79 yards (third on the Panthers) and added one touchdown on the ground, averaging 19.8 yards per game.

South Dakota state leaders

• This year, through four games, Amar Johnson has amassed 376 rushing yards (with the Jackrabbits leading) and scored four rushing touchdowns. He averages 94 yards per game and 6.7 per attempt (31st in the FCS).
• In addition to his impact on the ground, Johnson has caught eight passes (on 15 targets) for 70 yards (fourth on the Jackrabbits). He averages 17.5 yards per game.
• Mark Gronowski has 755 passing yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions. His completion percentage is 59.3% and he is averaging 188.8 yards per game and 6.7 yards per attempt.
• Gronowski also has two rushing touchdowns and 74 rushing yards (fifth on the Jackrabbits).
• In four games played this season, Griffin Wilde has 24 catches (six receptions per game on seven targets per game) for 306 yards and three receiving touchdowns.

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