Wyoming Dominates Northern Iowa 31-7 in Week 2
Wyoming controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Northern Iowa 31-7 in Week 2. The Cowboys scored in every quarter, posting 7 points in the first, 10 in the second, 7 in the third, and 7 in the fourth to build a commanding victory.
Northern Iowa managed only a single touchdown in the second quarter, unable to generate consistent offensive momentum throughout the matchup. The Panthers' passing attack struggled significantly, with Matthew Schecklman throwing two interceptions in the third quarter alone—both resulting in major losses of expected points for Northern Iowa.
Wyoming's defense was particularly effective in the third quarter, forcing the turnovers that shifted field position decisively in the Cowboys' favor. On offense, Terron Kellman led the ground game with 87 rushing yards, while Justin Erb caught 9 passes for the home team. Wyoming's Kaden Anderson connected with Chris Durr Jr. for a touchdown reception in the third quarter.
The Cowboys' balanced attack and defensive efficiency proved too much for the visiting Panthers. Wyoming covered the 14-point spread and the game finished under the 47.5-point total.
AI-generated recap · Aug 20, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northern Iowa | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Wyoming | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Northern Iowa | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 16-29 | 20-26 |
| Pass Yards | 111 | 190 |
| Rush Yards | 59 | 189 |
| Total Yards | 170 | 379 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 5-16 | 4-10 |
| Penalties | 9-80 | 13-115 |
| Possession | 30:41 | 29:19 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Sam Scott run for 7 yds to the WYO 32
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Jackson Holman for 3 yds to the WYO 35 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass complete to John Michael Gyllenborg for 23 yds to the UNI 42 for a 1ST down
Sam Scott run for no gain to the UNI 42
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Jaylen Sargent for 12 yds to the UNI 30 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run for 5 yds to the UNI 25
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to Jackson Holman
PENALTY WYO False Start 5 yards from UNI25 to UNI30. NO PLAY.
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to Eric Richardson
Erik Sandvik 48 yd FG MISSED
Kaden Anderson pass
Kaden Anderson pass to John Michael Gyllenborg for 23 yds to the UNI 42 for a 1ST down
Sam Scott run
Kaden Anderson pass to Jaylen Sargent for 12 yds to the UNI 30 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run for 5 yds to the UNI 25
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete
Wyoming Penalty, falsestart (5 Yards)
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete
Erik Sandvik 48 yd FG MISSED
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Bill Jackson for 5 yds to the UNI 35
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for 8 yds to the UNI 43 for a 1ST down
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 2 yds to the UNI 45
Bill Jackson run for 7 yds to the WYO 48
Matthew Schecklman run for 3 yds to the WYO 45 for a 1ST down
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to JC Roque Jr. for 9 yds to the WYO 36
Harrison Bey-Buie run for no gain to the WYO 36
Harrison Bey-Buie run for no gain to the WYO 36
PENALTY UNI False Start (McDonald,Brady) 5 yards from WYO36 to WYO41. NO PLAY.
(07:29) Shotgun Schecklman,Matthew pass incomplete deep right to Roque Jr.,JC thrown to WYO05 PENALTY WYO Pass Interference (Grant,Markie) 15 yards from WYO41 to WYO26, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Bill Jackson run for 5 yds to the WYO 21
(06:44) Shotgun Schecklman,Matthew pass complete short middle to Roque Jr.,JC caught at WYO15, for 6 yards to the WYO15 (Thomas,Jones) PENALTY UNI Illegal Motion 5 yards from WYO21 to WYO26. NO PLAY.
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Derek Anderson for 4 yds to the WYO 22
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to Ayden Price
Max Bartachek 40 yd FG MISSED
to , Matthew Schecklman pass to Bill Jackson for 5 yds to the UNI 35
Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 8 yds to the UNI 43 for a 1ST down
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 2 yds to the UNI 45
Bill Jackson run for 7 yds to the WYO 48
Matthew Schecklman run for 3 yds to the WYO 45
Matthew Schecklman pass to JC Roque Jr. for 9 yds to the WYO 36
Harrison Bey-Buie run
Harrison Bey-Buie run
Northern Iowa Penalty, falsestart (Brady McDonald)
Wyoming Penalty, passinterference (Markie Grant), Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Bill Jackson run for 5 yds to the
Matthew Schecklman pass to JC Roque Jr., Northern Iowa Penalty, illegalmotion (5 Yards)
Matthew Schecklman pass to Derek Anderson for 4 yds to the WYO 22
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Max Bartachek 40 yd FG MISSED
Sam Scott run for 17 yds to the WYO 39 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Sam Scott for 6 yds to the WYO 45
Max White run for 10 yds to the UNI 45 for a 1ST down Northern Iowa Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (Fletcher Marshall Jr.) to the UNI 30 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass complete to John Michael Gyllenborg for 12 yds to the UNI 18 for a 1ST down
Sam Scott run for 18 yds for a TD (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Sam Scott run for 17 yds to the WYO 39
Kaden Anderson pass to Sam Scott for 6 yds to the WYO 45
Max White run for 10 yds to the UNI 45, Northern Iowa Penalty, facemask (Fletcher Marshall Jr.)
Kaden Anderson pass to John Michael Gyllenborg for 12 yds to the UNI 18 for a 1ST down
Sam Scott run for 18 yds to the UNI 0, for a TD (Erik Sandvik PAT MISSED) (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for 15 yds to the UNI 40 for a 1ST down
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the UNI 42
Matthew Schecklman run for 1 yd to the UNI 43
Matthew Schecklman sacked by Andrew Johnson for a loss of 9 yards to the UNI 34
Noah Pettinger punt for 31 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the WYO 35
Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 15 yds to the UNI 40 for a 1ST down
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the UNI 42
Matthew Schecklman run for 1 yd to the
Matthew Schecklman sacked by Andrew Johnson for a loss of 9 yards to the UNI 34
Noah Pettinger punt for 31 yds to the UNI , punt out-of-bounds at the UNI
Bill Jackson run for 3 yds to the UNI 13
(13:23) Shotgun Jackson,Bill rush right for 3 yards loss to the UNI10 (Eller,Evan) PENALTY WYO Holding (Williams,Jayden) 10 yards from UNI13 to UNI23, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Harrison Bey-Buie for 10 yds to the UNI 33 for a 1ST down
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Graham Friedrichsen for 23 yds to the WYO 44 for a 1ST down
Harrison Bey-Buie run for no gain to the WYO 44
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for no gain to the WYO 44
Wyoming Penalty, Personal Foul (Dainsus Miller) to the WYO 26 for a 1ST down
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 3 yds to the WYO 23
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Graham Friedrichsen for 6 yds to the WYO 17
Jaxon Dailey run for 4 yds to the WYO 13 for a 1ST down
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 1 yd to the WYO 12
(07:35) Shotgun Schecklman,Matthew pass incomplete short left to Friedrichsen,Graham thrown to WYO00 PENALTY WYO Pass Interference (Miller,Dainsus) 10 yards from WYO12 to WYO02, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 2 yds for a TD (Max Bartachek KICK)
Kaden Anderson sacked by Owen Ostroski for a loss of 15 yards to the WYO 20
Kaden Anderson run for 3 yds to the WYO 23
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Chris Durr Jr. for 20 yds to the WYO 43
PENALTY WYO Delay Of Game 5 yards from WYO43 to WYO38. NO PLAY.
Bart Edmiston punt for 62 yds for a touchback
Kaden Anderson sacked by Owen Ostroski for a loss of 15 yards to the WYO 20
Kaden Anderson run for 3 yds to the WYO 23
Kaden Anderson pass to Chris Durr Jr. for 20 yds to the WYO 43
Wyoming Penalty, delayofgame (5 Yards)
Bart Edmiston punt for 62 yds for a touchback, Northern Iowa Penalty, holding (Kayo Wallace)
Sam Scott run for 11 yds to the WYO 36 for a 1ST down
(06:51) PENALTY WYO False Start 5 yards from WYO36 to WYO31. NO PLAY.
Sam Scott run for 1 yd to the WYO 32
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to Chris Durr Jr.
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to Chris Durr Jr.
Bart Edmiston punt for 53 yds, fair catch by JC Roque Jr. at the UNI 15
Kaden Anderson pass to Chris Durr Jr. for 6 yds to the UNI 39
Terron Kellman run for 4 yds to the UNI 35
Terron Kellman run for 17 yds to the UNI 18
Kaden Anderson pass to Justin Erb for 9 yds to the UNI 9
Terron Kellman run for a loss of 1 yards to the UNI 10
Evan Svoboda run for 2 yds to the UNI 8
Samuel Harris run for 2 yds to the UNI 6
Kaden Anderson pass to John Michael Gyllenborg for 6 yds to the UNI 0, for a TD (Erik Sandvik PAT MISSED) (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 5 yds to the UNI 30
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to Ayden Price
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for 7 yds to the UNI 37 for a 1ST down
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the UNI 39
Titus Cram run for 3 yds to the UNI 42
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for 5 yds to the UNI 47 for a 1ST down
(12:17) Schecklman,Matthew pass complete short middle to Bey-Buie,Harrison caught at UNI47, for 1 yard to the UNI48 (Sibomana,Enock) PENALTY UNI Holding (Volk,Josh) 10 yards from UNI47 to UNI37. NO PLAY.
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 7 yds to the UNI 44
Christian Collins run for 7 yds to the WYO 49
Matthew Schecklman pass intercepted Desman Hearns return for a loss of 2 yards to the WYO 24
Matthew Schecklman pass to Harrison Bey-Buie for 4 yds to the UNI 35
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Bart Edmiston kickoff for 64 yds , Quincy Morris return for 20 yds to the UNI 21
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to Tysen Kershaw for 6 yds to the UNI 27
Jaxon Dailey run for 1 yd to the UNI 28
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to Tysen Kershaw
(04:35) PENALTY UNI False Start 5 yards from UNI28 to UNI23. NO PLAY.
Noah Pettinger punt for 50 yds , Deion DeBlanc returns for 2 yds to the WYO 29
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete, Wyoming Penalty, holding (Evan Svoboda)
Kaden Anderson pass to John Michael Gyllenborg for 14 yds to the UNI 30
Samuel Harris run for 8 yds to the UNI 22
Erik Sandvik 40 yd FG GOOD
Wyoming Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the WYO 26
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to Michael Fitzgerald
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Terron Kellman for a loss of 1 yard to the WYO 25
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete to John Michael Gyllenborg
Bart Edmiston punt for 40 yds , JC Roque Jr. returns for 9 yds to the UNI 44
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 5 yds to the UNI 30
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 7 yds to the UNI 37 for a 1ST down
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the UNI 39
Titus Cram run for 3 yds to the UNI 42
Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 5 yds to the UNI 45 for a 1ST down
Matthew Schecklman pass to Harrison Bey-Buie, Northern Iowa Penalty, holding (Josh Volk)
Harrison Bey-Buie run for 7 yds to the UNI 44
Christian Collins run for 7 yds to the WYO 49
Matthew Schecklman pass intercepted, Desman Hearns return for a loss of 2 yards to the WYO 26
Kaden Anderson sacked by Jonathan Cabral-Martin for a loss of 13 yards to the WYO 15 Kaden Anderson fumbled, recovered by UNI Jack Kriebs , return for 0 yards
Sam Scott run for 4 yds to the WYO 28
Wyoming Penalty, Intentional Grounding (Kaden Anderson) to the WYO 13
(09:55) No Huddle-Shotgun Anderson,Kaden pass incomplete deep middle to Gyllenborg,John Michael thrown to WYO39 PENALTY UNI Face Mask (Pettus,Jaylen) 15 yards from WYO13 to WYO28, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Jaylen Sargent for 14 yds to the WYO 42 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Sam Scott for 6 yds to the WYO 48
Samuel Harris run for 5 yds to the UNI 47 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run for 17 yds to the UNI 30 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass complete to John Michael Gyllenborg for 10 yds to the UNI 20 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run for no gain to the UNI 20
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Samuel Harris for a loss of 1 yard to the UNI 21
Kaden Anderson pass complete to Chris Durr Jr. for 21 yds for a TD (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Sam Scott run for 4 yds to the WYO 28
Kaden Anderson sacked , Wyoming Penalty, intentionalgrounding (Kaden Anderson) to the WYO 13
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete, Northern Iowa Penalty, facemask (Jaylen Pettus)
Kaden Anderson pass to Jaylen Sargent for 14 yds to the WYO 42 for a 1ST down
Kaden Anderson pass to Sam Scott for 6 yds to the WYO 48
Samuel Harris run for 5 yds to the UNI 47
Samuel Harris run for 17 yds to the UNI 30
Kaden Anderson pass to John Michael Gyllenborg for 10 yds to the UNI 20 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run
Kaden Anderson pass to Samuel Harris for a loss of 1 yards to the UNI 21
Kaden Anderson pass to Chris Durr Jr. for 21 yds to the UNI 0, for a TD for a 1ST down (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the WYO 13
Matthew Schecklman pass intercepted
Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 6 yds to the UNI 27
Jaxon Dailey run for 1 yd to the UNI 28
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Northern Iowa Penalty, falsestart (5 Yards)
Noah Pettinger punt for 50 yds to the WYO 29, Deion DeBlanc returns for 2 yds to the WYO 29
Matthew Schecklman pass complete to JC Roque Jr. for 2 yds to the UNI 22
Christian Collins run for 4 yds to the UNI 26
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to JC Roque Jr.
Noah Pettinger punt for 45 yds , Deion DeBlanc returns for 11 yds to the WYO 40
Kaden Anderson pass to Chris Durr Jr. for 7 yds to the WYO 26, Wyoming Penalty, holding (Michael Fitzgerald)
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete
Kaden Anderson pass to Terron Kellman for a loss of 1 yards to the WYO 25
Kaden Anderson pass incomplete
Bart Edmiston punt for 40 yds to the UNI 44, JC Roque Jr. returns for 9 yds to the UNI 44
Terron Kellman run for 21 yds to the UNI 39 for a 1ST down
Landon Sims pass complete to Bricen Brantley for 8 yds to the UNI 31
Terron Kellman run for 7 yds to the UNI 24 for a 1ST down
Terron Kellman run for 6 yds to the UNI 18
Samuel Harris run for 18 yds for a TD (Erik Sandvik KICK)
Harrison Bey-Buie run, Northern Iowa Penalty, holding (Parker Thomas)
Jaxon Dailey pass to JC Roque Jr. for 4 yds to the UNI 38
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete
Noah Pettinger punt, punt out-of-bounds, Northern Iowa Penalty, illegalformation (5 Yards)
Noah Pettinger punt for 55 yds to the WYO 28, Deion DeBlanc returns for 16 yds to the WYO 28
Aidan Dunne pass incomplete to Graham Friedrichsen
Jaxon Dailey run for no gain to the UNI 25
Aidan Dunne pass incomplete to JC Roque Jr.
Noah Pettinger punt for 49 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the WYO 40 , Deion DeBlanc returns for 43 yds to the WYO 32 Wyoming Penalty, Offensive Holding (Enock Sibomana) to the WYO 40
(03:06) Bey-Buie,Harrison rush right for 7 yards gain to the WYO49 (Stuhlsatz,Ethan) PENALTY UNI Holding (Thomas,Parker) 10 yards from UNI44 to UNI34. NO PLAY.
Jaxon Dailey pass complete to JC Roque Jr. for 4 yds to the UNI 38
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to Ayden Price
Matthew Schecklman pass incomplete to Derek Anderson
(01:40) Pettinger,Noah punt 54 yards to the WYO08, out of bounds at WYO08 PENALTY UNI Illegal Formation 5 yards from UNI38 to UNI33. NO PLAY.
Noah Pettinger punt for 55 yds , Deion DeBlanc returns for 16 yds to the WYO 28
Max White run for 2 yds to the WYO 42
Max White run for no gain to the WYO 42
Landon Sims pass complete to Charlie Coenen for 10 yds to the UNI 48 for a 1ST down
Max White run for a loss of 1 yard to the UNI 49
Max White run for 2 yds to the UNI 47
Landon Sims pass complete to Max White for 5 yds to the UNI 42
Bart Edmiston punt for 37 yds
Jaxon Dailey run for 2 yds to the WYO 13
Matthew Schecklman pass intercepted
PENALTY WYO Offside (Seeds,Tegen) 5 yards from UNI05 to UNI10. NO PLAY.
Christian Collins run for 1 yd to the UNI 11
Jaxon Dailey run for no gain to the UNI 11
Christian Collins run for 10 yds to the UNI 21 for a 1ST down
Terron Kellman run for 33 yds to the WYO 35 for a 1ST down
Landon Sims run for 6 yds to the WYO 41
Landon Sims sacked by Jamarion Augustus for a loss of 8 yards to the WYO 33
Landon Sims run for 12 yds to the WYO 45 for a 1ST down
Samuel Harris run for 6 yds to the UNI 49
Sam Scott run for no gain to the UNI 49
Landon Sims run for a loss of 2 yards to the WYO 49
Bart Edmiston punt for 51 yds for a touchback