Northern Iowa offensive lineman Ben Kuehnast (KEY-nest) believes the Panthers will make major strides under second year coach Todd Stepsis. UNI is coming off a 3-9 season that Kuehnast says could have been a lot different.
Kuehnast believes an improved offensive will help elevate an offense that averaged just over 17 points per game last season.
Kuehnast says the dual threat nature of quarterback Jaxon Dailey is a plus for the offense.
With perennial Missouri Valley Football Conference power North Dakota State moving to the FBS ranks and the Mountain West Conference it opens a spot for Valley teams who want to climb the ladder.
The Panthers open September fifth at Eastern Washington.
