Category: Illinois State
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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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 FCS coaching staffs stay active as early high school signing date approaches, transfer portal window swings open
The college football early signing period for high school players opens Dec. 4. Yet, so much has changed in the transfer portal era.
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Opponent capsule: Southeast Missouri, Illinois State’s 1st-round playoff foe
When Illinois State makes its first FCS playoff appearance in five years, the Redbirds will travel to a familiar destination.
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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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