The third Socon team that was featured in this weekend’s playoff games was defeated in a close one as the Wofford Terriers fell to the University of Northern Iowa, 28 to 21. Three turnovers and penalties were too costly for the Terriers to overcome, despite rushing for 457 yards in the game. For Wofford, Eric Breitenstein and Mitch Allen each had over 100 rushing yards. Breitenstein had 131 with three touchdowns and Allen had 156 rushing yards. The Panthers we led by quarterback Tirrell Rennie with 95 rushing yards and 7-of-12 passing for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
Wofford got the ball back with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter. The Terriers were able to cover 88 yards in 15 plays and score a touchdown with two minutes left in the game. Eric Breitenstein took it in from three yards out for a 28-21 score. Wofford tried an onside kick, but it was recovered by the Panthers. The Terriers were able to force a 47-yard field goal attempt that was short and Wofford got the ball back with 53 seconds left. A sack on fourth-and-nine ended the Terriers chances. Wofford had 478 total yards, with 457 on the ground. UNI had 238 total yards, 171 of which were rushing. Wofford was 8-of-15 on third downs and 2-of-4 on fourth down. UNI was 3-of-9 on third down. Wofford had ten penalties, while UNI was flagged twice. Wofford had the time of possession by a 34:29 to 24:04 margin. UNI will go on to face Montana next Saturday.