
UNI Panthers Fall in Season Opener, Jaxon Dailey Leads Offense
The UNI Panthers opened their 2026 campaign with a defeat, but Jaxon Dailey's three rushing touchdowns highlighted a promising offensive start.
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The UNI Panthers opened their 2026 campaign with a defeat, but Jaxon Dailey's three rushing touchdowns highlighted a promising offensive start.

Northern Iowa’s John Powers, a senior linebacker, blends a celebrated wrestling lineage with a new defensive role, embodying a family tradition that spans generations.

The Hawkeyes will meet the Panthers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in a series that has seen Iowa dominate for decades. The matchup revives memories of a 74‑41 victory last season and the return of former guard Callie Levin.
The Hawkeyes open their season against Northern Iowa on November 12, looking to extend a 28‑3 series lead and showcase key returning players.

The Green Devils are set to open on the road against Hampton‑Dumont‑CAL, hoping to translate last year’s success into a fresh tradition.

Johnston High School’s football program is riding a wave of success that stretches beyond the gridiron, leveraging recent championships and a roster packed with future Division I recruits.

The 2026 Summit League women’s soccer season began on August 12, with several teams hosting their first games at home while others traveled to face non‑conference opponents. The schedule highlights preseason favorites, Power Four matchups and broadcast coverage across multiple platforms.

The University of South Dakota women's soccer team opens its 2026 campaign on the road, facing Northern Iowa and Nebraska, buoyed by a strong 2025 finish and a roster brimming with experience.

The University of Northern Iowa women's soccer team will kick off its preseason on August 8 with a public exhibition against Hawkeye Community College, highlighting fresh recruits and the return of key players under head coach Alex Place Thomas.

A free, family‑friendly evening on October 1 will let Cedar Falls residents meet University of Northern Iowa student‑athletes and coaches, enjoy basketball and wrestling demos, and support local sports.
Coach Kyle Green is preserving the intense culture at Northern Iowa while integrating eight newcomers, highlighted by the arrival of Isaiah Johnson‑Arigu.

Single‑game tickets for the University of Northern Iowa’s 2026 football home games are now available for purchase, with a schedule that includes key matchups against Drake, Illinois State, North Dakota, Indiana State and South Dakota State.

The University of Evansville women's soccer team has released its 2026 slate, highlighting eight home games at Arad McCutchan Stadium and a series of marquee matchups against Power‑4 and conference opponents.

Mohamed Darboh commits to UNI, following his brother Amara’s NFL path, bringing high‑school sack prowess to the Panthers.

The departure of Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky leaves a noticeable gap in Iowa State’s lineup, but sophomore sharpshooter Jamarion Batemon, transfer Ryan Prather Jr., and versatile forward Leon Bond III are poised to step up. Their performances will define the Cyclones’ trajectory this season.