NORMAL — It was one catch for 18 yards late in Illinois State’s 35-7 victory over Eastern Illinois last Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
Yet it meant a lot more to Jerome Buckner.
“Being back out there for my first game and bringing in that first reception, it was just a blessing to have that feeling and share that with the guys,” Buckner said Tuesday. “We worked all summer for it. I’ve been here since the spring. To get that under my belt was a blessing for sure."
The Ohio transfer who had hoped to contribute immediately to the ISU passing game sat out the first two games because of a groin strain.