UNI football's emphasis on special teams paid off against South Dakota State
Emphasizing special teams ahead of its upset win at then No. 6 South Dakota State last week paid off for Northern Iowa. Matthew Cook received Missouri Valley Conference special teams player of the week honors after converting all four of his field goals against the Jackrabbits — including a career-long from 55 yards — and punter Nate Murphy had three of his five punts downed at the SDSU 5,