Reggie Redbird (Photo by GoRedbirds.com)
Illinois State University
Location: Normal
School founded: 1857
Nickname: Redbirds
Mascot: Reggie Redbird
Colors: Red & White
Stadium: Hancock Stadium
Conference: Missouri Valley Football
Head Coach: Brock Spack (14th season)
2021 Record: 4-7 (2-6 in conference)
Record the last three seasons: 15-15
Record the last five seasons: 27-25
Last playoff appearance: 2019
Last conference title: 2015
Redbirds in the pros: DB Davontae Harris, DE Shelby Harris, TE James O’Shaughnessy, DL John Ridgeway, RB James Robinson
Retired uniform numbers: Estus Hood (8), Mike Prior (15), Dennis Nelson (72)
Fun fact: “Redbirds” is in reference to the state bird, the cardinal.
Prairie State Pigskin 