BYU defeated Southern Illinois 41-13, with quarterback Jake Retzlaff throwing 3 TD passes. BYU derrotó al sur de Illinois 41-13, con el quarterback Jake Retzlaff lanzando 3 pases TD.

BYU opened its season with a decisive 41-13 win over Southern Illinois. BYU abrió su temporada con una decisiva victoria 41-13 sobre el sur de Illinois. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw a career-high three touchdown passes, completing 20 of 30 for 348 yards. El quarterback Jake Retzlaff lanzó tres pases de touchdown, completando 20 de 30 para 348 yardas. The Cougars amassed 527 total yards, while Southern Illinois' DJ Williams rushed for 121 yards and scored both of the Salukis' touchdowns. Los Cougars acumularon 527 yardas totales, mientras que el DJ Williams del sur de Illinois corrió 121 yardas y anotó los dos touchdowns de los Salukis. BYU's strong performance reflects their ambition to treat every game as a competitive challenge. El fuerte rendimiento de BYU refleja su ambición de tratar cada juego como un desafío competitivo.