The Northern Iowa Panthers open the season on Saturday when they visit 5thranked McNeese State. The Panthers enter the game ranked 15th in the nation and have high expectations. Panther coach Mike Dunbar says his team is readyfor a game after a good pre-season. He says its time to find out if theirpotential will be realized.Dunbar says it will be a difficult challenge to start the season.Dunbar says the Panthers are not sure what they will see from McNeese State.