The Northern Iowa Panthers get ready for their third straight Big Sky Conference foe when they visit Weber State. UNI is coming off home wins over Southern Utah and Idaho State.

UNI coach Mark Farley who says the Panthers need to prepare for the altitude in Ogden, Utah.

The defense has shined in a 2-1 start but Farley says more progress is needed.

He also says the Panther offense needs a better ground game to help freshman quarterback Will McElvain.