Also: Video Highlights on YouTube
September 3, 2011, Terre Haute, Ind. — DePauw University took an early lead over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Robby Schuler's 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter and never looked back, defeating the Fightin' Engineers on the road in the season opener for both teams, 23-13. The game was played in sweltering conditions, with a temperature of 94 degrees when the opening kickoff took place at 6 p.m.
Senior quarterback Ethan Schweir completed 29-of-42 passes for 276 yards with one interception. His 14 yard scamper for a touchdown in the fourth quarter was the Tigers' lone offensive scoring play. Jon Ellis led the rushing attack, collecting 75 yards on 26 carries.
Taylor Wagner's 38 yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter was the Tigers' 
other score.
DePauw held the football twice as long as their hosts, leading in time of possession 40:01 to 19:59. The visitors had 24 first downs to Rose-Hulman's 15.
The Tigers now lead the all-time series with Rose-Hulman, which began in 1894, 41-13-1. The outcome spoiled the debut of the Engineers' new head coach, Jeff Sokol. DePauw has now won six straight season openers and 10 of the last eleven.
This is the 124th season of football in DePauw University's history. See video of tonight's game at the websites of WTHI-TV and WTWO-TV. There's also a Terre Haute Tribune-Star recap of the contest and a video montage on YouTube.
Next up for the black and gold is a road game at Allegheny two weeks from today.
For comprehensive coverage of tonight's season opener, visit the official online home of the DePauw football program.