Theo Day is currently authoring what’s arguably the greatest season by a Northern Iowa quarterback in program history. He ranks first in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in passing yards (2,471), touchdowns (19) and efficiency (165.5).
Headed into preseason camp this summer, UNI Coach Mark Farley said Theo Day would compete with backup Matt Morrissey for the starting job, and on Wednesday he told The Gazette that Day will begin the season as their starter.
Despite a 22-year tenure as Northern Iowa’s head coach with a reputation as one of the FCS’s best defensive minds, Mark Farley spoke plenty at Wednesday’s media day about points.
Michigan State transfer Theo Day is now UNI’s unquestioned starting quarterback. He’s feeling settled in as both a Panther and an Iowan.
Former UNI starting quarterback Will McElvain has entered the transfer portal.
Northern Iowa needs to put the pressure on North Dakota State quarterback Quincy Patterson and make him, not the prolific Bison running game, beat them Saturday.
UNI’s quarterback change was big news, but the rushing attack has the Panthers on track.
Michigan State transfer Theo Day replaced Will McElvain and led UNI to victory at Sacramento State.
Indications are returning starter Will McElvain will be named starting quarterback at UNI, but the Panthers have not made an announcement.
Will McElvain remains the starter, but Michigan State transfer Theo Day is ‘a good fit’
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