Category: Illinois State University
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Illinois State offense’s depth ‘probably as good as we’ve been,’ says veteran head coach Spack
Illinois State is expected to open the season Aug. 30 at FBS Oklahoma with likely the deepest offense in Brock Spack’s 17 years in Normal.
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Spack confident Illinois State can make a return run to FCS playoffs
Beginning his 17th season at Illinois State, head coach Brock Spack said, “I think we’re better than we were a year ago and we’ll see.”
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Studious Smith embraces new starting role at left tackle for Illinois State
Brandon Smith spent last season learning, and now he’s ready to thrive at left tackle for Illinois State.
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‘Workhorse’ Pellant draws rave reviews for handling heavy spring workload as ISU QB
Beckham Pellant was recognized by teammates as a “workhorse” for taking every rep this spring at quarterback for Illinois State.
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Redbirds revamp defensive backline with inexperienced, yet eager, holdovers
With Keondre Jackson and Dillon Gearhart no longer anchoring the secondary, Illinois State retools its safety corps.
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Ex-ISU star Vandenburgh thriving in UFL while striving for another NFL invitation
The 2022 Buchanan Award winner seeks a return to his sport’s highest level.
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Healthy Illinois State LB Niekamp is hungry to repeat 2024’s All-American performance
Illinois State linebacker Tye Niekamp is healthy this spring and hungry to repeat his All-American performance in 2025.
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Patience, hard work putting Illinois State RB King on a path back to gridiron this fall
A patient approach to recovering from a severe knee injury has served Mason King well since being hurt last fall.
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With career records in sight, Illinois State WR Sobkowicz chasing a different No. 1
Daniel Sobkowicz needs 69 catches, 1,161 yards and 10 TDs be rank No. 1 in all three career categories at Illinois State, but his focus is on a different No. 1.
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February signing day 2025: Former Illinois State QB helps deliver transfer cornerback
Veteran head coach Brock Spack’s program added 13 players: 9 transfers and four high school athletes.
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