Category: Illinois State University
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Illinois State earns 2nd straight FCS playoff bid; Redbirds will visit Southeastern Louisiana for 1st-round matchup
Illinois State will make its second straight trip to the FCS postseason and travel to Hammond, La. for a Saturday, Nov. 29 first-round playoff game. Kickoff will be at noon CT.
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Redbird rewind: Frustrated Illinois State sees win streak vanish in one-sided loss to rival SIU
The No. 11-ranked Redbirds entered their rivalry game with Southern Illinois riding a four-game winning streak. It ended with a 37-7 shellacking to the No. 24 Salukis.
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Pro wrestling remains a family affair for Illinois State D-line coach, younger brother
Ben Black watched pro wrestling growing up, and now he’s rooting on his brother Josh, who is part of WWE’s NXT developmental brand.
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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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