Category: Illinois State University
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State flattened by North Dakota in key MVFC game with postseason implications
North Dakota scored 28 unanswered points and pasted Illinois State, 49-21, Saturday in Missouri Valley Football Conference action.
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Nose tackle Garcia providing Illinois State defense with big impact up front
Junior Valentino Garcia has provided solid play at nose tackle for nationally ranked Illinois State this season.
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Moving the Chains with … Illinois State tight end Max Ziebarth
Illinois State tight end Max Ziebarth has dressed in Redbird gear since childhood and attended kids’ camps for years on campus.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Long before career tackles milestone, Niekamp set an example for other Redbirds
Illinois State linebacker Tye Niekamp reached 400 career tackles during Saturday’s win against Indiana State.
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Redbird rewind: Stingy Illinois State defense comes to the rescue, stifles Sycamores
Illinois State’s defense stymied Indiana State multiple times in the red zone, helping the No. 10 Redbirds score a 17-10 victory.
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Speedy Illinois State WR Mailander in a hurry to add polish to his skill set
Illinois State’s Luke Mailander relied on speed last season, but has added a more well-rounded skill set this season for the No. 10 Redbirds.
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Harman grateful to be back from injury and contributing to Illinois State defense
Illinois State junior Ben Harman has returned from a 2025 season-ending foot injury to beceome a stalwart in the defensive line.
