TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Curt Mallory era at Indiana State begins this coming Thursday night as the Sycamores host their first night game in seven years against Eastern Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. under the lights at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31.
QUICK HITS
• Indiana State has not hosted a night game at Memorial Stadium since Sept. 4, 2010 (vs. St. Joseph's), and it has not hosted a Thursday night game since Aug. 27, 2009 (vs. Quincy).
• Mallory brings with him a brand new coaching staff to Indiana State: assistant head coach and defensive line coach Mark Smith; offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jeff Hecklinski; defensive coordinator and secondary coach Brad Wilson; special teams coordinator Kevin Abrams; run-game coordinator and offensive line coach Darrell Funk; cornerbacks coach Deon Broomfield; tight ends coach Tyler Funk; linebackers coach Grant Olson; wide receivers coach Roy Roundtree; and running backs coach Sam Sewell.