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  • National analysts project Illinois State will return to FCS playoffs

    National analysts project Illinois State will return to FCS playoffs

    If national analysts and their projections hold true, Illinois State will be the lone representative from the Land of Lincoln in the FCS playoffs.

    November 3, 2026
  • Win streak helps ‘Birds build momentum before challenging November stretch

    Win streak helps ‘Birds build momentum before challenging November stretch

    Head coach Brock Spack’s ISU Redbirds face three straight Missouri Valley Football Conference games against nationally ranked teams to close out the regular season.

    November 2, 2026
  • Redbird rewind: Illinois State delivers down the stretch to upend Murray State

    Redbird rewind: Illinois State delivers down the stretch to upend Murray State

    No. 9/10 Illinois State scored a pair of four-quarter touchdowns and produced defensive stands to outlast Murray State, 35-14, at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

    October 31, 2026
  • Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie

    Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie

    The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.

    October 31, 2026
  • Panther rewind: Eastern offense erupts for season-high 45 points, rolls past UT Martin

    Panther rewind: Eastern offense erupts for season-high 45 points, rolls past UT Martin

    Eastern Illinois produced season highs in points and total yards Sunday in a 45-16 victory at UT Martin, where EIU had not won since 2015.

    October 31, 2026
  • Cougar rewind: Chicago State roars to decisive Homecoming victory

    Cougar rewind: Chicago State roars to decisive Homecoming victory

    Chicago State scored a season-high eight touchdowns in its 80-17 romp of visiting Fort Lauderville of the National Christian College Athletic Association.

    October 31, 2026
  • Studious Illinois State CB Crowell has long memory for game-changing interceptions

    Studious Illinois State CB Crowell has long memory for game-changing interceptions

    Illinois State defensive back Key Crowell has a long memory when it comes to game-changing interceptions, like his pick-six against Indiana State.

    October 30, 2026
  • Eastern WR Gonzalez ‘has big-play potential for us,’ says head coach

    Eastern WR Gonzalez ‘has big-play potential for us,’ says head coach

    Eastern Illinois receiver Samuel Gonzalez caught his first touchdown pass in a Panther uniform last weekend. Head coach Chris Wilkerson expects more big plays to come from the transfer.

    October 30, 2026
  • New face on Western Illinois defense in a rush to make an impact during final month

    New face on Western Illinois defense in a rush to make an impact during final month

    Malik McKinzie has been on campus for two weeks at Western Illinois, but he’s already made an impact for the Leathernecks.

    October 29, 2026
  • Moving the Chains with . . . Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons

    Moving the Chains with . . . Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons

    Eastern Illinois redshirt senior Kaleb Lyons shares his thoughts on a number of football-related topics as well as a wide range of subjects including his home state of Tennessee, his basketball past, Halloween and what he’s thankful for in our weekly Q&A.

    October 29, 2026
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