Category: FCS playoffs
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Revamped offensive line jells into cohesive, productive unit as Illinois State faces Villanova in FCS national semifinals
Offensive line play has been one of the major reasons unseeded Illinois State has won three straight road playoff games.
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Illinois State defense evolves from slow start to season, puts the pieces together
Illinois State’s defense endured a rough start to the season, but has put the pieces together to contribute to the team’s FCS playoff run.
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Rittenhouse-to-Sobkowicz connection thriving after 5 years together as Redbirds
Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz have played together for five years at Illinois State and built a big legacy.
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Eleven years after nearly winning a national championship, Spack’s mission remains clear
“My only goal was to get back there and win the national championship,” the 17th-year ISU head coach told Prairie State Pigskin. “When you taste it, that’s exhilarating. We were so close and didn’t get it done.”
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Illinois State semifinal opponent capsule: Villanova University
Quarterback Pat McQuaide and the Villanova Wildcats have leaned on a “tap the rock” mantra all season. It came in handy in the quarterfinals.
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Illinois State rides durable Dawson down the stretch, into national FCS semifinals
Senior Victor Dawson carried the ball a season-high 29 times for a career-best 148 yards as Illinois State defeated UC Davis, 42-31, Saturday in the FCS playoffs.
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Redbird rewind: From last 4 in to last 4 standing; ISU earns FCS semifinal spot for first time since 2014
Illinois State was one of the last four teams chosen for the FCS playoff field. Now the Redbirds are in the final four after a 42-31 victory Saturday at UC Davis.
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Highly decorated Sobkowicz continues to shine as Illinois State seeks semifinal playoff berth
Illinois State returns to UC Davis for an FCS postseason rematch with a semifinal berth on the line.
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Despite first-play ‘gamble,’ veteran DB Wilson helped Redbirds hit a jackpot at NDSU
After he gambled — and lost — on the first play last weekend, Cam Wilson helped Illinois State hit a jackpot with an upset win at North Dakota State.
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Illinois State victory in Fargo was no surprise to UC Davis head coach
Illinois State’s win at North Dakota State surprised plenty of people around the country. UC Davis coach Tim Plough was not surprised at all.
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