Northern Iowa does it again, defeats North Dakota 24-17

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- , Andrew Price blocked a punt for a touchdown, Northern Iowa forced five turnovers and the Panthers celebrated their homecoming with a 24-17 victory over North Dakota on Saturday. Leading 24-17 and looking to defeat a Football Championship Subdivision top-5 team for the second straight game, Northern Iowa had to hold on for the final 2:37 against a North Dakota team that had lost three fumbles and two interceptions and had benched starting quarterback Jerry Kaminski , who had three of the giveaways. North Dakota, ranked No. 4 in the Stats Perform poll, did not reach midfield and the Panthers ran out the clock. Northern Iowa (3-2, 2-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference) won with 144 total yards and 11 first downs on offense. The Panthers scored their first touchdown when Price blocked a punt and recovered it in the end zone.