Category: Illinois State University
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Teach, coach, train, repeat: Illinois State kicker Cosentino enjoys busy spring as a student teacher
Illinois State kicker Michael Cosentino has spent his weekdays this spring more than 150 miles away from campus as a student teacher.
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Second wind: Redbirds embrace the value of rest and recovery after record-long season
Illinois State’s remarkable 17-game run to last season’s FCS national championship game produced what head coach Brock Spack called “the equivalent of an NFL schedule.” That didn’t leave much time for rest and recovery.
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Amid QB competition, Illinois State offense shows off plenty of firepower in spring game
As Illinois State looks for QB Tommy Rittenhouse’s replacement, the Redbirds’ offense showed off plenty of playmaking ability in the spring game.
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Illlinois State’s Niekamp brothers relish family time on and off the field
The linebacking duo of Tye and Dexter Niekamp return to lead the Illinois State Redbird defense.
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Illinois State WR Gary seeks to turn season of lessons into action on the field this fall
Mar’Quan Gary learned as a freshman from two veteran Illinois State wide receivers. Now, he aims to put those lessons to work.
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Illinois State All-American receiver Sobkowicz primed for upcoming pro days ahead of NFL Draft
Record-setting Illinois State receiver Daniel Sobkowicz will participate in pro days at his alma mater and Northwestern this month.
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Illinois State QB Pellant aims for consistency as Redbirds begin spring practices
Illinois State quarterback Beckham Pellant is seeking consistency as the Redbirds begin spring practices Tuesday.
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February signing period 2026: Illinois State Redbirds add Indiana all-state RB
Illinois State added one scholarship player and three walk-ons to its program, the school announced on Wednesday’s national signing day.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Illinois State Redbirds
How does Illinois State follow up its thrilling run to the 2025 national championship game? We examine five key questions facing the Redbirds.
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Season recap capsule 2025: Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State made its second FCS national championship game appearance under head coach Brock Spack.
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