UNI Panther football explodes for 56 points, crushes Drake for first win of 2026

CEDAR FALLS — The UNI Panther football team turned its home opener into a rout Saturday, piling up 56 points and shutting out Drake in the second half on the way to a 56-14 victory inside the UNI-Dome. The win came during Hall of Fame weekend and moved UNI to 1-1 after the Panthers dropped their season opener to Eastern Washington, 34-24. The post UNI Panther football explodes for 56 points, crushes Drake for first win of 2026 appeared first on NorthIowaToday.com.

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