Category: Illinois State
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope

Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope shares the highs and lows of his collegiate career, along with some light-hearted thoughts in our weekly Q&A feature.
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Opportunity knocked, these Redbird runners have more than answered

Running backs Wenkers Wright and Matt Lawson, along with quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, have provided a solid running game for Illinois State this season.
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‘Every game is a playoff game’ for Illinois State as Redbirds try to end FCS postseason drought

Illinois State hasn’t been to the FCS playoffs since 2019. That can all change with a strong November push, says coach Brock Spack.
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Illinois State offense erases slow start with best passing numbers since 2019

The Illinois State offense showed off its potent passing game Saturday, throwing for its most yards in a single game since 2019.
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Redbird rewind: Offense answers the call – again and again – as Illinois State beats pesky Murray State
Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse had success with his arms and his legs Saturday in the Redbirds’ 40-32 win against Murray State.
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After getting on the field and making plays, ISU sophomore Parks earns more time
Detroit native Teon Parks produced an interception and a memorable special teams play against Missouri State.
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Redbird rewind: Missouri State dispatches No. 16 Illinois State

Missouri State scored a season-high 41 points in its victory against the Illinois State Redbirds.
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Multiple scoring threats keeping Redbird opponents off balance this season

No. 16 Illinois State hosts No. 25 Missouri State in a noon conference matchup.
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‘When he’s playing well, we play well’: Niekamp returns to form, fuels ISU

Illinois State’s redshirt sophomore middle linebacker has fought his way through a hamstring ailment this season.
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Redbird rewind: No. 18 Illinois State scores a decisive win in Carbondale

Head coach Brock Spack’s Redbirds fly to a 45-10 victory against Southern Illinois.