CARBONDALE — Jackson Waring’s first college start appeared headed toward a glorious outcome Saturday at Saluki Stadium.
And although Illinois State watched a 17-point third-quarter lead disintegrate into a 35-17 defeat to No. 7 Southern Illinois, Waring had plenty of positive moments.
“He played pretty well in a tough environment against a good team,” ISU coach Brock Spack said. “I’m sure there were a couple he would like to have back, but he threw the ball pretty well. I don’t think we lost the game because of Jackson Waring. There were other reasons besides that.