Overview
- Quarterback Matthew Schecklman threw for a career-high 359 yards and two touchdowns as Northern Iowa moved to 2-1.
- Tysen Kershaw scored on a 79-yard catch on the first snap and Ayden Price added a 63-yard flea‑flicker touchdown, with the pair combining for 278 receiving yards.
- Making his first career start, Eastern Washington’s Nate Bell rushed for two fourth‑quarter touchdowns and finished with 159 passing yards and 89 on the ground.
- Northern Iowa outgained Eastern Washington 495-276 and converted 9 of 17 third downs, yet the game tightened late after the Eagles’ surge.
- Penalties and special teams proved decisive as EWU drew nine flags including the nullified touchdown, UNI had 10, and Soren McKee missed a 42‑yard attempt in the closing moments.