Des Moines Register

The Northern Iowa football team defeated Eastern Washington 17-14 on Sept. 13 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.

UNI (2-1) got on the board fast with a 79-yard touchdown reception by Tysen Kershaw on UNI's first play of the contest. Kershaw finished with six catches and 143 receiving yards, a career-high.

Ayden Price had six receptions for 135 yards for UNI.

Panthers quarterback Matthew Schecklman finished with 359 passing yards, a career-high and his first time with at least 300 passing yards.

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UNI sports information contributed to this report.

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