UWF secures first Division I victory with 34-31 win over Southern Illinois
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
UWF achieved a historic first Division I victory, defeating No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 at PenAir Field on August 27. Head coach Kaleb Nobles, a former player during UWF's inaugural season, led the Argos to a strong performance despite being 20.5 point underdogs. UWF controlled the game with a physical style, amassing 226 rushing yards and securing four turnovers on defense. The Argos withstood a late push from Southern Illinois after leading 27-9 in the fourth quarter. The victory sets a promising tone for UWF’s transition to Division I football.
- •UWF runs for 226 yards, led by Ty’ray Davis with 88 yards.
- •Defense forces four turnovers, including two interceptions in the final quarter.
- •UWF led 27-9 before SIU narrowed the gap to 27-24 late in the game.
- •PenAir Field hosted a record crowd of 6,124 for the historic match.
- 6:46 AMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from UWF's historic first Division I win
"UWF opened its Division I era with a 34-31 upset of No. 16 Southern Illinois. Here are five key takeaways.
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