Jaxon Dailey’s 3 total TDs help UNI beat FCS No. 3 Illinois State 28-21
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — On Saturday night, Northern Iowa secured a 28-21 victory over previously-unbeaten Illinois State, ending the Redbirds' 11-game road win streak. Jaxon Dailey contributed significantly to the win, throwing two touchdown passes and adding a 28-yard rushing touchdown. Dailey also had 217 passing yards without any interceptions.
The game marked Illinois State's first road loss since a 35-3 defeat to then-No. 18 Oklahoma on August 30, 2025. Dailey's crucial 6-yard TD pass to Ayden Price and 9-yard TD pass to Kai Black put Northern Iowa ahead 14-7 in the second quarter. Victor Dawson's 9-yard run and Xavier Terrell's 43-yard touchdown helped Illinois State close the gap to 28-14, but Gage Roy and Dylan Lord's performances ensured Northern Iowa's win.
Illinois State will host No. 2 South Dakota State next Saturday, while Northern Iowa will face No. 7 North Dakota on October 10.
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