BYU's quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns to secure a win against Southern Illinois, covering the spread and surpassing the over/under betting line (Fox Sports, Deseret News). Meanwhile, Boise State overcame technical difficulties in their broadcast to lead Georgia Southern with an early touchdown by Ashton Jeanty (AOL). The Texas Longhorns, starting their first season in the SEC, are set to face Colorado State, who finished 5-7 last year (MassLive). Oklahoma State prepares for a challenging opener against South Dakota State, led by dual-threat quarterback Mark Gronowski (News9).