CARBONDALE — A ray of hope for the 2020 football season broke through the COVID-19 clouds today as SIU announced it has scheduled a game at Kansas to take place on Saturday, Aug. 29. The NCAA granted the schools a "Week Zero" waiver to play the contest.
Earlier this month, the Salukis had their Sept. 19 game at Wisconsin canceled when the Big Ten announced it was moving to a conference-only season. Meanwhile, the Jayhawks were set to open their season at home against FCS New Hampshire on Sept. 5, but that game was canceled when the Colonial Athletic Association suspended fall competition.