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Northern Iowa Stars Test Iowa Defense
Northern Iowa's top talents could challenge Iowa's defense this week.
In brief
Northern Iowa's top talents could challenge Iowa's defense this week. Northern Iowa's playmakers, including Jaxon Dailey and Brady McCullough, may test Iowa's defense in their upcoming game. Originally reported by Iowa Hawkeyes On SI.
Panthers' confidence
Northern Iowa Panthers enter Kinnick Stadium fresh off a 56-14 drubbing of Drake Bulldogs with confidence.
Jaxon Dailey
Dailey has completed 36-of-51 passes for 529 yards and three touchdowns, limiting interceptions to one.
Brady McCullough
McCullough has eight receptions for 123 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.4 yards per catch.
Linebackers
Northern Iowa's linebackers held Drake to 29 yards on 27 carries, with John Powers, Braden McShane, and Kolben Miller each having at least 13 tackles.
Potential threat
Dailey's skill set is similar to Jaylen Raynor, who Iowa just saw, and he can test the defense if he shows up lackadaisical.
Defense challenge
McCullough's size at 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds could cause matchup problems for Iowa's safeties.
What happens next
Northern Iowa's linebackers must be accounted for in the blocking scheme to avoid another slog in the run game.
What to remember
Northern Iowa's playmakers, including Jaxon Dailey and Brady McCullough, may test Iowa's defense in their upcoming game.
