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Leathernecks, Panthers in Regular-Season Finale

Western wraps its 2019 schedule on the road at UNI.

Who | Western Illinois at Northern Iowa  
When | Saturday, November 23 at 1 p.m. 
Where | UNI Dome – Cedar Falls, Iowa   
TV | ESPN3/+
Radio | WRMS (Danny Frey, Dr. Tom Cody)
Social Media | Twitter + Facebook #TRADITIONofTOUGH, #DANGEROUSandRELENTLESS 

Chasing Championships | Sean McGuire and Jaelon Acklin left Western Illinois as one of the greatest quarterback/wide receiver tandems in program history. The former teammates are in the midst of their rookie season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and have already won division titles. One final game remains in the 2019 season, and it pits McGuire's Winnipeg Blue Bombers against Acklin's Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
 
The 107th Grey Cup is scheduled for Sunday (Nov. 24) at 5 p.m.
 
The Series | Northern Iowa has a 31-16 edge in an all-time series that dates back to 1967. The Leathernecks are coming off of back-to-back wins, including a 37-17 success last season where UNI was ranked No. 17/23 in the nation. 
 
Last Outings | Western is 3-2 in its previous five regular-season finales. 
 
2018 | No. 24 Indiana State | L, 13-15 
2017 | Southern Illinois | W, 28-14 
2016 | Southern Illinois | L, 34-44
2015 | No. 5 South Dakota State | W, 34-24 (2OT)
2014 | No. 18 Indiana State | W, 34-20
 
Records | Justin Hall added his name to Western's record book this year, where he sits fifth all-time in single-season kick return yards. 
 
1. Todd Speight (1,047 / 2009)
2. Larry Patterson (965 / 2011)
3. James Norris (789 / 2004)
4. Reggie Gray (712 / 2003)
5. Justin Hall (660 / 2019) 
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