University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2026 Spring Football Roster
Roster

Max Bartachek
- Position:
- Kicker
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 190
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Waukee, Iowa
- High School:
- Waukee HS
- Major:
- Automation Engineering Technology
2025: Appeared in 12 games and handled all place-kicking duties for the Panthers … Made 10 field goals and 23 extra points for a team-leading 53 points on the season … Recorded a season-high three field goals at Utah Tech, accounting for all Panther points in the contest as well as a season-long 46-yard field goal (Sept. 20).
2024 (AT IOWA WESTERN CC): Appeared in 13 games … Made eight field goals and 63 PATs for a total of 87 points on the season … Hit from a long of 33 yards against Dodge City CC (Sept. 14) … Scored double-digit points twice with 12 against Butler CC (Nov. 2) and 11 against Ellsworth CC (Nov. 9).
2023 (AT IOWA WESTERN CC): Appeared in 13 games … Made eight field goals and 46 PATs for 70 total points on the season … Hit from a long of 45 yards against Iowa Central CC (Oct. 28).
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Waukee High School … Was a First Team All-State kicker as a senior … Ranked top-100 by Kohl’s kicking camp … Played soccer at Waukee.
PERSONAL: Native of Waukee, Iowa … Worked with "Every Kick Counts" charitable/health organization.











