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Photos: UNI football vs. San Diego, FCS Playoffs first round

Nov. 30, 2019 2:55 pm, Updated: Nov. 30, 2019 5:50 pm
The Northern Iowa Panthers defeated the San Diego Toreros, 17-3, in their first-round NCAA Division 1 playoff game at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) and Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Khristian Boyd (99) tackle San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros players enter the field at the start of =the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) rushes for a touchdown under pressure from San Diego Toreros wide receiver Michael Bandy (5) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) scores a touchdown under pressure from San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Elerson Smith (16) tackles San Diego Toreros running back Joseph Binda Jr. (21) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) and Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Khristian Boyd (99) celebrate a sack in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers running back Trevor Allen (25) is tackled by San Diego Toreros safety Victor Lopez (4) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers place kicker Matthew Cook (97) kicks for an extra point following a touchdown by Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros wide receiver Alex Spadone (17) pulls in a pass in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Christian Jegen (21) and Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Bryce Flater (22) hold back San Diego Toreros running back Joseph Binda Jr. (21) as he carries the ball in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros defensive lineman Jacob Bergstrom (14) and San Diego Toreros defensive end Kamaehu Kamaka (47) celebrate a first down in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros wide receiver Michael Bandy (5) pulls in a pass for a first down in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers head coach Mark Farley yells to players from the sidelines in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Fans celebrate a touchdown by Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells (91) in the first quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros cornerback Michael Hawkins (2) breaks up a pass intended for Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Isaiah Weston (80) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros cornerback Michael Hawkins (2) breaks up a pass intended for Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Isaiah Weston (80) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros head coach Dale Lindsey watches from the sidelines during a timeout at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) throws a pass in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) throws a pass in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) slides for a first down as Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Bryce Flater (22) leaps over him in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Suni Lane (3) dodges a tackle by San Diego Toreros cornerback Cassius Johnson (3) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Isaiah Weston (80) pulls in a pass for a first down under pressure from San Diego Toreros cornerback Michael Hawkins (2) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Bryce Flater (22) and Northern Iowa Panthers defensive tackle Tim Butcher (94) tackle San Diego Toreros tight end Dalton Kincaid (46) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Chris Kolarevic (48) celebrates a tackle in the first half at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros tight end Dalton Kincaid (46) jumps over Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Roosevelt Lawrence (1) as he rushes for a first down in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Jared Brinkman (44) and Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Elerson Smith (16) go up to block a field goal attempt by San Diego Toreros place kicker Brandon Eickert (20) in the second quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers place kicker Nate Murphy (63) holds the ball as Northern Iowa Panthers place kicker Matthew Cook (97) kicks for an extra point in the third quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros wide receiver Michael Armstead (8) grabs for the ball after dropping a punt in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros wide receiver Michael Armstead (8) rushes under pressure from Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Weston Schultz (53) and Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Bryce Flater (22) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Isaiah Weston (80) lies injured on the field in the third quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive back Xavior Williams (9) returns a punt in the third quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros linebacker Marcus Vaivao (58) tackles Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Nick Phillips (12) in the third quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
San Diego Toreros wide receiver Michael Bandy (5) dives for a pass in the third quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers running back Trevor Allen (25) holds onto the ball as he is tackled by San Diego Toreros linebacker Marcus Vaivao (58) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers quarterback Will McElvain (13) rushes as he is tackled by San Diego Toreros safety Victor Lopez (4) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Suni Lane (3) rushes for a first down as he is tackled by San Diego Toreros cornerback Cassius Johnson (3) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Suni Lane (3) signals for a first down in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers wide receiver Suni Lane (3) pulls in a pass under pressure from San Diego Toreros cornerback Michael Hawkins (2) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers linebacker Bryce Flater (22) goes up to block a pass by San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) to San Diego Toreros wide receiver Alex Spadone (17) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Jared Brinkman (44) tackles San Diego Toreros quarterback Reid Sinnett (7) in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers defensive lineman Jared Brinkman (44) celebrates a tackle in the fourth quarter at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers offensive lineman Tristan Roper (78) and San Diego Toreros defensive lineman Muhindo Kapapa (97) slap hands after the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)
Northern Iowa Panthers players run off the field following their win at the first-round playoff game between ther Northern Iowa Panthers and the University of San Diego Toreros at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. UNI won the game, 17-3. (Rebecca F. Miller/The Gazette)