The University of Northern Iowa football program wrapped up the spring season with their annual Spring Game presented by Tyson today inside the UNI-Dome. The defense was victorious, defeating the offense 45-40.
J'Veyon Browning finished with 50 yards on the ground during the first half, including a 24-yard rushing touchdown. Brion Carnes also linked up with Isaac Lintz for a 14-yard touchdown reception, which was set up by a great 32-yard catch by Cody McCoy.
To start the second half, Sawyer Kollmorgen and Rashadeem Gray led the Panthers down field for another offensive touchdown. Kollmorgen finished the drive 4-of-5 for 46 yards while Gray had four rushes for 19-yards to get into the end zone.
Jeremy Johnson highlighted the second half scoring for the defense after notching an interception. Johnson stepped right into one of Carnes's passes for a 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Later in the second half the running game would take center stage. Tyvis Smith totaled 47 yards on 11 rushing attempts and added a five-yard touchdown. Nick Jepsen showed well in his one series of work, amassing 41 hard fought yards on just 5 carries.
Head coach Mark Farley had the officials spot the ball on the 38-yard line for a 55-yard field goal attempt for Michael Schmadeke for the last play of the game. Schmadeke converted the field goal for a final score of 45-40 in favor of the defense.
6 сен 2024
