Southern Illinois scored 28 points off six turnovers as the Salukis defeated Murray State last night 42-10. The Racers are back in action next Saturday at Central Arkansas.
Purdue opened its season with a 31-27 loss to Northwestern. Former Caldwell County standout Elijah Sindelar threw for 196 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions in defeat. The Boilermakers host Eastern Michigan next Saturday.
Western Kentucky opens its season tonight at Wisconsin, with coverage in progress following the Hopkinsville-Caldwell County game on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Action tomorrow includes Kentucky opening its season against Central Michigan with pregame at 12:30 on Lite Rock 98.7.
Other games have Tennessee meeting West Virginia in Charlotte, Louisville faces defending national champion Alabama in Orlando, Austin Peay opens its season at Georgia and Vanderbilt meets Middle Tennessee.