CEDAR FALLS - Fire up the grill and hit the UNI-Dome parking lots. It's time to celebrate the University of Northern Iowa's perfect record with the tailgate party of the century.

Before the 7-0 Panthers hit the field against Youngstown State at 3:05 p.m. today, fans will gear up with food, drink and fun. We've given you a few tips and tricks for a tailgate party to remember. From a spicy burger recipe to a UNI football pop quiz, there's something here for every UNI tailgating fan.

Go Panthers!

UNI football trivia

1. When was the first football game played in the UNI-Dome?

2. What Panther head coach was nicknamed "Dr. Victory?"

3. Name two former UNI quarterbacks who later became Panther coaches.

4. Name the opponents the Panthers beat in the 2005 playoffs to reach the national championship game.

5. Who is the largest player on UNI's 2007 roster?

6. Who is the smallest player on UNI's 2007 roster?

7. There are seven former Cedar Falls High players currently on UNI's active roster. Can you name them?

8. Who is the walk-on from Waukon?

9. Who is UNI's career rushing leader?

10. Who holds the school's single-game rushing record and how many yards did he gain?

11. What former Waterloo East standout holds UNI's record for interceptions?

12. What former Aplington-Parkersburg and UNI standout is now the starting center for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

13. What former Panther ranked second in the NFL in pass receptions last season?

14. Only two UNI players have ever been invited to play in the Hula Bowl All-Star game. Who are they?

ANSWERS

1. 1976 vs. Northern Michigan. UNI lost, 41-7

2. Darrell Mudra

3. Terry Allen and Bill Salmon

4. Eastern Washington, New Hampshire and Texas State

5. Brandon Keith is 6-foot-6 and 331 pounds. Freshman Evan Tecklenburg of Muscatine is 6-6, 330.

6. Nate Rausa, at 5-8, 166 pounds, is the lightest, but freshman runningback John Shaw is the shortest at 5-7.

7. Nick Nelson, Nate Curran, Ben Curran Taylor Brookins, Jordan Borcherding, Sam Peterson and Schuylar Oordt.

8. Panther head coach Mark Farley

9. Jeff Stovall gained 3,835 yards from 1993-96

10. Former Waterloo West star Kelly Ellis ran for 382 yards during a 1979 game against Western Illinois.

11. Mike Woodley had 20 from 1970-73

12. Brad Meester

13. Mike Furrey of the Detroit Lions had 98 catches, second only to the 103 of Houston's Andre Johnson.

14. Chad Rinehart was invited last week. Prior to that, the only other Panther asked to play was linebacker Danny Triplett in 2005, although Triplett was unable to play because of injury.

0-4 correct

Stuffed at the line of scrimmage. Study the playbook a little harder next time, and you'll do fine.

5-9 correct

Three yard gain - not bad. Read the defense a little better, and you'll reach the end zone.

10-14 correct

Touchdown! Nice work, you broke open for the big play.

Amp up your school spirit with body paint

The most spirited University of Northern Iowa fans don't bother with team T-shirts or sweatshirts. They use the God-given canvas of skin to show their school spirit. At every game there are a few fans hard-core enough to break out the purple and gold body paint.

"With the increased student involvement we've seen this year, we've seen a lot more excitement, and this is one way they show it," said Leon Costello, associate athletic director at UNI.

Here's a list of do's and dont's for applying face and body paint, courtesy of WikiHow and Waterloo's Hobby Lobby.

Do pick the right kind of paint. Make sure the paint you choose is approved by the Food and Drug Administration as safe to use on skin. Most water-based paints are best, as they wash off easily. Avoid acrylic, oil-based or craft paints. Most craft stores sell face paints and skin-safe Tempra paint.

Don't use your hands to apply paint. Flexible brushes should be utilized, as well as sponges for large areas, such as your back. Sponges, soap and water are the best way to remove paint, and rubbing alcohol can be used for stubborn marks.

Do use design templates. Use the Internet to glean design tips and color schemes. Find the UNI logo at unipanthers.cstv.com and practice on a piece of paper before applying to your skin.

'UNI Fight Song'

Tired of mumbling along while everyone else actually sings the "UNI Fight Song?" You've got a few hours before the big game today to learn the lyrics. We've provided them for you here. Sing them loud and cheer on your University of Northern Iowa Panthers to victory.

Hail our Panthers, we are ever loyal

Showing strength and unity

As we rise, we firmly stand behind you

Urge you on to victory

(Rah! Rah! Rah!)

As you lead us on to fame and honor

Fight, fight, fight will be our cry

So give us a yell (ho!)

The purple and the gold

Victory for UNI

U-N-I fight! U-N-I fight!