In 2017, Indiana State football went 0-11, which corresponded with the most recent instance the Sycamores dropped their first four games. Slow starts haven't shackled ISU in recent seasons — it's been four years since the squad dropped a season opener, Saturday ISU looks to skate by an 0-4 beginning. The Sycamores face Murray State (1-2), who will compete in their inaugural Missouri Valley Football Conference bout. This will be the first trip out of the state for ISU.