The'Northern Iowa Panthers visit the Air Force Falcons Saturday at Falcon Stadium in each team’s season opener. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Falcons'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Panthers come into the season ranked No. 21 in the FCS after finishing last season with a 6-6 record. For the 22nd straight season, the Panthers will be headed by coach Mark Farley, the program’s winningest coach.
They are returning 4 All-MVFC players, including two defensive strengths in DB Benny Sapp III and LB Spencer Cuvelier. They will look to play with discipline and poise as they face an academy school, which Farley calls a “great honor.”
The Falcons enter with a staggering 25-0 record against FCS teams all time, all of which happened in their home stadium with 15 of the 25 wins under coach Troy Calhoun.