Category: FCS playoffs
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All silent on Chicago State football front two years after school kicked off gridiron idea
In a Tuesday e-mail response, CSU said it was not ready to comment publicly and is “working diligently” to provide a factual update. The response also stated that the CSU website contains the latest information.
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Ohio Valley Conference, Nashville group soaks in FCS title game before becoming 2026, 2027 hosts
A group from Nashville and the Ohio Valley Conference are in Frisco, Texas, to gather knowledge on hosting the game in 2026 and 2027.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Illinois State edition
What are the key questions facing Illinois State as they look to return to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons next fall?
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Redbird rewind: UC Davis runs away, keeps Illinois State from playing catch-up in Birds’ season-ending playoff loss
UC Davis piled up 558 yards of total offensive Saturday in a 42-10 FCS playoff victory against Illinois State.
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Illinois State offense seeks consistency heading into 2nd-round playoff game
Illinois State’s offense put up its fourth-best passing total of the season in the first round of the FCS playoffs, but its second-lowest rushing numbers.
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Redbird notebook: RB Wright ‘should be available Saturday’ for 2nd-round playoff game
ISU head coach Brock Spack expects leading rusher Wenkers Wright to play in the Redbirds’ second-round FCS playoff game following a shoulder injury sustained against Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State opponent capsule: UC Davis 2nd-round playoff foe
After winning its first-round FCS playoff game at Southeast Missouri, Illinois State will head west to UC Davis for second-round action Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Illinois State DT Anderson keeps Redbirds in tune with game-changing playoff pick-six
Jake Anderson played a lead role as a fight song singer and a momentum changer for Illinois State’s football team Saturday.
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Illinois State CBs thrive during 5-game win streak, prepare for high-flying SEMO
During the team’s five-game winning streak, the Illinois State cornerbacks have helped limit four teams to less than a 60% completion rate.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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