The UNI Panthers picked up a big road win over No. 20 Southern Illinois on Saturday. Southern Illinois quarterback Nic Baker hooked up with Jay Jones on a hail mary pass on the last play of the game but he was ruled down at the one yard line, preserving a 37-36 win for UNI.

Panther quarterback Theo Day had a career day with five passing touchdowns to four different receivers and piled up 330 yards. Sam Schnee had 96 yards receiving and a score.

UNI improved to 5-4 overall and 4-2 in MVFC play. Up next the Panthers return to the UNI-Dome for their final home game next Saturday, November 5th against top-ranked South Dakota State. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+