The University of Northern Iowa football team has announced the kickoff times for its 2025 home games, ushering in a new era under first-year head coach Todd Stepsis. The upcoming season also marks the grand reopening of the newly renovated UNI-Dome.
For the first time since 2022, the Panthers will host six home games in a single season, giving fans plenty of chances to see the team in action in Cedar Falls.
UNI opens the season on Saturday, August 30, with a 1 p.m. CT kickoff against Butler. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two programs and will also serve as the official debut of the revamped UNI-Dome and the start of Coach Stepsis’ tenure.
On Saturday, September 13, the Panthers face Eastern Washington at 4 p.m. CT during Parents and Family Weekend. UNI leads the all-time series 6-2, including an undefeated 6-0 record at home.
Homecoming weekend arrives on Saturday, October 4, as UNI begins Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) play against North Dakota at 4 p.m. CT. The Panthers have a 26-15 edge in the series, including a 16-6 record in Cedar Falls.
UNI continues MVFC action on Saturday, October 18, hosting South Dakota at 1 p.m. CT. It’s the 54th meeting between the programs, with UNI holding a 31-21-1 all-time advantage and a strong 21-12-1 record at home.
The regular season enters its final stretch with a matchup against Murray State on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m. CT. This will be just the second meeting between the teams and their first as conference rivals. UNI won the only previous game back in 1995.
The home schedule wraps up on Saturday, November 22, when the Panthers host Youngstown State at 1 p.m. CT. UNI holds a 26-10 lead in the series and has dominated at home with a 16-3 record, including 11 consecutive victories in the UNI-Dome.
Fans can look forward to a season full of tradition, new leadership, and the excitement of Panther football in a refreshed home environment.
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