Senior Casey Dick erased every one of his significant career statistics as the veteran quarterback led the University of Arkansas to a 28-24 victory over Western Illinois in season opener for the football Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

The win gives Bobby Petrino his first career win as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, 1-0. The season opener for both teams dropped WIU to 0-1.

ArkansasRazorbacks.com:

• Four touchdowns by Dick leads Arkansas
• Arkansas-Western Illinois quick stats
• Final Stat Package
• Photo Album
  

WholeHogSports.com:

• Nate Allen - Razorbacks squeak by Leathernecks
• Brandon Marcello - Freshmen Razorbacks have up and down debut
• David Showers - Running back, defensive scheme give Arkansas fit
• Terry Wood - Casey Dick helps Hogs survive upset bid
  

Razorback Central:

• Alex Abrams - Disaster Avoided
• Robbie Neiswanger - Defense Struggles, But Survives
• Vernon Tarver - Offensive Line Struggles In Opener
• Harry King - Petrino begins with close one
  

ArkansasSports360.com:

• Chris Bahn - Razorbacks Survive Scare from Western Illinois
• Jim Harris - These Razorbacks Will Take Some Getting Used To
  

Other Reports:

• ESPN.com - Arkansas nips Western Illinois in Petrino’s debut
• CBSSports.com - Arkansas scrambles to salvage first game of Petrino era
• YouTube (Video) - Arkansas vs. Western Illinois Highlights