Kansas State rallied for a 31-23 win over Southern Illinois Saturday. The Wildcats overcame 4 turnovers and losing starting quarterback Skylar Thompson to a knee injury in the first quarter.
The Wildcats held a 21-3 lead before Southern Illinois scored 20 unanswered points to take a 23-21 lead at halftime.
Kansas State shut out Southern Illinois in the 2nd half.
Duece Vaughn scored 3 touchdowns and finished with 120 yards rushing.
Will Howard, who took over at quarterback, also scored a rushing touchdown.
Kansas State with the win improves to 2-0 and will host Nevada next Saturday.
Kansas State rallies for 31-23 win over Southern Illinois
