Category: Illinois State University
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Redbird rewind: ISU turns 8 takeaways into 1st-round playoff win, trip to California
Turnovers lead No. 12 seed Illinois State to opening-round victory at Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State CBs thrive during 5-game win streak, prepare for high-flying SEMO
During the team’s five-game winning streak, the Illinois State cornerbacks have helped limit four teams to less than a 60% completion rate.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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Veteran Illinois State DB Gearhart embraces family support and ‘just flying around’
Safety Dillon Gearhart was surrounded by family during Illinois State’s senior day and remembered his late father, Daniel.
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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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