Category: Illinois State University

Jake Anderson played small-town high school football in northern Illinois and now has a big role on Illinois State’s defense.

Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright is praying every night for family members in his native Haiti, which has been besieged by gang violence.

Illinois State running back Mason King made a big first impression last season, which has become his trademark.

Illinois State added nine new players Wednesday to what head coach Brock Spack called a balanced group that included two Western Illinois transfers.

The Redbirds brought in 23 players, 18 from the high school ranks and five FBS transfers.

Getting back to the FCS playoffs is one of the biggest questions facing Illinois State next season. Read our lookahead to the 2024 campaign.

ISU posted a 6-5 overall record but missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

Special teams mistakes left Illinois State with another close loss Saturday at North Dakota and out of the FCS playoffs for a fourth consecutive year.

Sophomore QB Tommy Rittenhouse will likely lead the Redbirds against North Dakota Saturday in place of injured starter Zack Annexstad.