No. 7 Iowa State fends off heavy underdog UNI, 16-10

In a game much closer than most anticipated, No. 7 Iowa State used its defense to subdue Northern Iowa 16-10 in each team's season opener in Ames.

The Cyclones allowed only 275 total yards and 14 first downs to the Panthers, clinching victory when Mike Rose tackled Sam Schnee after a 25-yard completion at the Iowa State 33-yard line as time expired.

Quarterback Brock Purdy completed 21 of 26 passes for 197 yards for the