Category: Illinois State University
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Sobkowicz’s return provides an added boost to high-flying Illinois State offense
The return of wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz from injury Saturday at Indiana State provided the Redbirds with plenty of good vibes.
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Sack-loving Steffen embracing renewed health while disrupting opposing offenses
After missing last season with a torn pectoral muscle, Illinois State defensive tackle Garrett Steffen has become a disruptive force for the nationally ranked Redbirds.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State topples Northern Iowa for second straight victory
No. 17/18 Illinois State defeated Northern Iowa, 31-16, Saturday at Hancock Stadium for its sixth win of the season.
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No. 17/18 Illinois State seeks to build November momentum for possible playoff bid
No. 17/18 Illinois State hosts unranked Northern Iowa at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State TE Scotty Presson Jr.
Scotty Presson Jr. played travel baseball and AAU basketball while growing up in St. Louis. He won an Illinois Class 3A state football championship at East St. Louis and is considered by many to be the sharpest dressed Illinois State player.
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Illinois State’s playoff resume boosted by Saturday’s road victory
Saturday’s No. 18 Illinois State victory at No. 21 South Dakota, a team that the Redbirds are contending with for an at-large FCS playoff spot, could prove to be key come postseason selection time.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State pulls out key road win at South Dakota
No, 18/20 Illinois State grabbed a key road victory Saturday that should enhance the Redbirds’ postseason resume.
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Playoff implications await Illinois State in pivotal MVFC road test at South Dakota
Saturday’s key Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup between Illinois State and South Dakota may well determine a postseason berth.
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Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses
Two weeks ago, Illinois State and Southern Illinois both appeared well on the way to bolstering their playoff resumes. Things changed Saturday when both teams lost home conference games.
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Converted QB Kaplan making his mark as Illinois State inside linebacker
Three years ago, Mason Kaplan stared down the Illinois State defense as the opposing quarterback for non-scholarship Valparaiso. Now, he’s a starting inside linebacker for the Top 10 Redbirds.
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