It's important that we play well, but as I look at the history of the league, there have been many a champion and co-champions with one loss. I don't think you have to go undefeated. Playing at Normal, Ill., has never been easy. Statistically, all signs point to an offensive shootout. Meanwhile, UNI has tackled the likes of Iowa and McNeese State while surrendering 415 yards and 32.5 points per game.
Turnover ratio is the most striking disparity between the teams.
Our defense has gotten them four or five, but the offense continues to give up too many. Dunbar is also concerned about his team's rushing defense. Banged and bruised up front and at linebacker, UNI has been nicked for at least 200 rushing yards by every opponent but Division II Mankato State. We've had a lot of guys going out of the game. And again, we have basically three guys on defense who have played very much.