The Northern Iowa Panthers face a big challenge in the Gateway Conferencethis weekend when they visit pre-season favorite Illinois State. ThePanthers opened the league race with a 34-14 victory over Southern Illinois.U-N-I coach MIke Dunbar says the Illinois State defense is experienced andbig upfront and Dunbar says it is a defense that makes big plays.All-Gateway quarterback Kevin Glynn leads a wide open Illinois State attack.Dunbar says it is too early to call this a deciding game in the league race.

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