Category: Illinois State University
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Illinois State bound for first-round FCS playoff date at Southeast Missouri State
A 9-win Illinois State football team returns to the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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Redbird rewind: ISU leaves no postseason doubts with convincing win in regular-season finale
Illinois State defeated North Dakota, 35-13, Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds (9-3) await Sunday’s FCS playoff bracket announcement.
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A year later, Rittenhouse has the Redbirds poised for a playoff return
Illinois State redshirt junior Tommy Rittenhouse, a Redbird recruit who arrived in Normal in 2021 from Wheaton St. Francis High School, has firmly established himself as the starting quarterback.
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National analyst views Illinois State as a ‘lock’ for upcoming FCS playoffs
Head coach Brock Spack’s Redbirds are bidding for their first postseason appearance in five years.
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Abdullah’s return raises Redbird defensive confidence, performance
A birthday is often a celebration and desire for good health. For Illinois State linebacker Amir Abdullah, Saturday was both against Indiana State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State moves a step closer to playoff berth with victory at Indiana State
No. 16 Illinois State won its eighth game of the season, a 31-19 win at Indiana State.
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Saluki rewind: Injuries continue for SIU in loss at South Dakota State
No. 3 ranked South Dakota State racked up 503 yards of total offense in a 41-10 win against Southern Illinois.
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As Illinois State’s ‘Swiss Army knife’ on O-line, Gudaitis finds a good fit at center
Ryan Gudaitis has played in every spot along the Illinois State offensive line during his career. This season, he’s found a good fit at center.
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Playoffs would be ‘a big thing’ for Redbirds, who try not to think ahead with 2 games left
Illinois State is in prime position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019, but the Redbirds are being cautious not to think ahead.
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Illinois State’s defense showing off its stingy side deep in own territory
The Illinois State defense was especially stingy deep in its own territory Saturday, allowing 50 yards on 23 plays inside the ISU 30.
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