Category: Illinois State University
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Return playoff trip comes into focus for streaking Illinois State with one game left
A return trip to the playoffs became much clearer Saturday for Illinois State with its fourth win in a row, 35-21 at South Dakota State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State rocks SDSU with first-quarter blitz, rolls to key victory
Illinois State’s 28-point first quarter Saturday drove the Redbirds to a 35-21 Missouri Valley Football Conference win against South Dakota State.
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After waiting his turn, redshirt senior DB Wilson making the most of his opportunity as ISU starter
Defensive back Cam Wilson waited until his redshirt senior season to gain a starting position. He and his Redbird teammates play at South Dakota State Saturday in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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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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