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Northern Iowa holds off North Dakota for 24-17 win at homecoming

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:54 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Northern Iowa holds off North Dakota for 24-17 win at homecoming

Summary

Northern Iowa secured a 24-17 victory against North Dakota in Cedar Falls on Saturday. Andrew Price's blocked punt touchdown and five forced turnovers were pivotal for the Panthers. Despite a strong performance that included 367 total yards, North Dakota failed to overcome a halftime deficit. Northern Iowa improves to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, while North Dakota falls to 5-2 and 2-1. Both teams will next face conference opponents on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Northern Iowa scored first with a blocked punt touchdown.
•The Panthers forced five turnovers from North Dakota.
•North Dakota's starting quarterback was benched during the game.
•Northern Iowa led 24-10 at halftime.
•Both teams will play conference games next Saturday.

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12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Northern Iowa does it again, defeats North Dakota 24-17

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Andrew Price blocked a punt for a touchdown, Northern Iowa forced five turnovers and the Panthers celebrated their homecoming with a 24-17 victory over North Dakota on Saturday.Leading 24-17 and looking to defeat a Football Championship Subdivision top-5 team for the second straight game, Northern Iowa had to hold on for the final 2:37 against a North Dakota team that had lost three fumbles and two interceptions and had benched starting quarterback Jerry Kaminski, who ha
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