TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Despite a superb game by the Sycamore defense and a productive day on the ground offensively, Eastern Illinois was able to best ISU on a fast and efficient final drive to win 22-20 on a last-second touchdown under the lights at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.
After stymying the Panthers (1-0) most of the night and keeping the game within check, the Sycamores (0-1) had no answer on a furious final EIU drive that went 69 yards in 11 plays and 1:52 – ending with a 15-yard TD pass from QB Mitch Kimble (27-of-44, 204 yards, 1 TD) to Dennis Turner for the go-ahead score with just three seconds remaining in the game.