The 2005 Northern Iowa Panthers football team represented the

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in the

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. The previous year's team finished first (of nine) in the

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. The team was coached by fifth year head coach

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and played their home games in the

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Northern Iowa Panthers football seasons Missouri Valley Football Conference champion seasons

Northern Iowa Panthers football The Northern Iowa Panthers football program represents the University of Northern Iowa in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level as member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). The pro ...