Category: Illinois State
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Illinois State returns home seeking third straight win, continued growth
Top 10-ranked Illinois State seeks its third straight win as the Redbirds host North Alabama at noon Saturday in Normal.
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As non-conference schedule nears end, Illinois State defense continues to evolve
As nationally ranked Illinois State prepares for its final non-conference game, the Redbirds yearn to tighten up their pass defense.
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Redbird rewind: Nationally ranked Illinois State outduels rival EIU to retain Mid-America Classic trophy
Top 10-ranked Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois, 42-30, in the annual Mid-America Classic rivalry game Saturday in Charleston.
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Top 10-ranked Redbirds recapture offensive spark ahead of Mid-America Classic rivalry showdown at EIU
Illinois State, ranked in the FCS Top 10, travels to Charleston Saturday for the 113th edition of the Mid-America Classic against Eastern Illinois.
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Transfer RB Kellom carrying the early load for Eastern’s offense
Transfer running back Charles Kellom has more than shouldered the load for the Eastern Illinois offense through the first two games of the season.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State safety La’Shavion Brown
Junior college transfer safety La’Shavion Brown has already made an impact for Top 10-ranked Illinois State. Get to know him in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Redbird defense regroups, then clamps down in home-opening triumph
After giving up a long touchdown drive to begin its home opener, Illinois State’s defense essentially shut down Morehead State’s offense in a 41-13 win.
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Redbird rewind: QB change helps spark No. 7 ISU to win in home opener
Seventh-ranked Illinois State pulled away from Morehead State to post a 41-13 non-conference win Saturday night at Hancock Stadium.
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Risk-taking Illinois State RB Dawson back in FCS, getting valuable playing time
Former FCS All-America running back and Cincinnati transfer Victor Dawson is excited to be “getting valuable time again” in the Illinois State backfield.
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Key Illinois State offensive pieces expected to return for home opener, Spack says
Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and running back Mason King are expected to play in Saturday’s home opener following injuries.
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