THIS WEEK IN PEACOCK FOOTBALL 
Upper Iowa football is back at Harms-Eischeid Stadium for their home opener against Concordia, St. Paul on Saturday at 6 p.m. Don't miss out on all the fun Fayette has to offer this weekend with Watermelon Days activities. Included in the festivities will be the band DiZclaimer, who will play in the tailgate area for three hours prior to kick-off. 

LIVE OPTIONS
Fans unable to make it to Fayette this weekend for Saturday's game can stay connected with a pair of live options at UIUPeacocks.com/Live, with access to live stats and a pay-per-view webcast through GLVCSN. Fans can also refer to the links attached to this story for all live options. 
 
In addition to GLVCSN.com, viewers can catch the Peacocks on the GLVCSN iOS and Android mobile app, as well as the GLVCSN app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV.
 
TICKET INFORMATION… There will not be a digital option for fans to purchase tickets in advance again this year. All ticket sales at Upper Iowa will be cash only.  There will be season tickets available online at UIUPeacocks.com/SeasonTickets.
 
TICKET PRICES…
Upper Iowa Students… Free Admission after showing UIU Student ID
Upper Iowa Faculty/Staff… Free Admission after showing 24-25 Season Pass
Football Cash Only Sales… Adults - $10, Youth (5-18) - $5, Kids (Younger than 5) - Free

DIGITAL GAMEDAY PROGRAM
Fans can access the interactive and digital gameday program any time at UIUPeacocks.com/Programs. The digital programs are available to fans at our games and those at home listening to or watching the action. QR Codes will be located around the stadium to scan with your cell phone's camera, which will link you directly to that game's specific digital gameday program.
 
GAME ONE IN REVIEW
The Peacocks traveled to Indianapolis, Ind. for game one against Butler last weekend. The Bulldogs prevailed in a 40-7 decision while compiling 27 points across the second and third quarters.
 
The returning duo of quarterback Darryl Overstreet Jr. and tight end Eddie Burgess scored UIU's only touchdown after connecting on a toss of 16 yards into the end zone, followed by Henry Vakerics who converted the extra point.

Upper Iowa rushed for 195 yards on 44 attempts, compared to Butler's 146 yards on 27 attempts. Jayden Mitchell compiled a total 85 rushing yards on the day, while RJ Wells tallied 83 with his longest run of 28 yards.
 
Butler threw for 242 yards, while Upper Iowa totaled 121. Mante Morrow led the team in receiving yards with 46.
 
Trevor Thompson led the Peacock defense in tackles with six, while Avery Dixon added four. Zacarius Murray and Tyler Owen each nabbed an interception, and the team tallied two pass breakups.
 
AROUND THE GLVC
Three other league members were set to compete in opening week. Quincy had planned to verse Drake University, but the game concluded as a "no result" due to weather conditions, leaving only two other teams with scores from last week. Missouri S&T traveled northwest to battle Wayne State (Neb), and fell by a score of 49-17, while William Jewell was successful in their mission against Fort Lewis College as they defeated them 35-20. All GLVC schools are set to compete this week, and the schedule is listed here in the Peacock football game notes. 
 
THE SERIES
The first meeting between the Peacocks and the Golden Bears dates back to October 2007, when CSP came out on top in a 20-17 final. UIU was winless in the series until 2012 when they garnered their first victory by a four-point margin with a final score of 28-24. They had a three-game win streak against Concordia from 2015-2018, including their largest margin of victory 52-20. Upper Iowa has dropped the last four contests (2018-2021, 2023) and is searching to snap the streak in Saturday's matchup. 
 
GLVC PRESEASON POLL
Upper Iowa football landed seventh in the GLVC Preseason Coaches' Poll after accumulating 25 votes. They edged out William Jewell, who was voted eighth with 14 votes, and GLVC newcomer Lincoln, who rounded out the poll in ninth with 13. The Peacocks trailed close behind Quincy in sixth (29 votes) and Southwest Baptist in fifth (33 votes). 
 
"We're excited about our second year in the GLVC," said Head Coach Jason Hoskins. "We know the landscape a little bit better and are preparing to compete in the league."
 
The University of Indianapolis was voted the unanimous choice to win the 2024 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) football title in the coaches' preseason poll. The preseason poll is selected by the league's nine head coaches, who are not permitted to vote for their team, per GLVC Bylaws.
 
NOTABLE DATES 
Below are some notable upcoming dates associated with Peacock football…

• Sep. 21- First conference game versus Southwest Baptist at 1 p.m. (Bolivar, Mo.)
• Oct. 5- First home conference contest versus Truman State, Ag Day-Sponsored by Beck's Hybrids
• Oct.11- Homecoming Game versus William Jewell/Hall of Fame weekend

UP NEXT
Upper Iowa travels to South Dakota Mines next Saturday, Sep. 14, for a 1 p.m. matchup in Rapid City, S.D.