Northern Iowa’s Jaxon Dailey led his team to a 28-21 victory over previously undefeated Illinois State, ending the Redbirds’ 11-game road winning streak. Dailey threw two touchdown passes and scored a 28-yard rushing touchdown, completing 13 of 17 passes for 217 yards without interceptions. His performance helped Northern Iowa secure a lead early in the second quarter. Illinois State, ranked No. 3 in the Football Championship Subdivision, suffered its first road loss since 2025. Despite a strong effort from Illinois State’s Gage Roy, who threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, Northern Iowa maintained their advantage. The Redbirds will face No. 2 South Dakota State next, while Northern Iowa will host No. 7 North Dakota.
QUESTION: How might ending a long winning streak on the road impact a team’s morale and performance in future games?
Jaxon Dailey’s 3 total TDs help UNI beat FCS No. 3 Illinois State 28-21
