Category: Illinois State
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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.
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Shaking off the sting of a lopsided loss, ISU regroups for rival Southern Illinois

Illinois State and Southern Illinois face each other for the 85th time.
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No one may be calling it a ‘must win,’ but Saturday’s Illinois State-Southern Illinois game has statistical significance
How important is Saturday’s Missouri Valley Football Conference game between rivals Illinois State and Southern Illinois? It’s vital if you look at the numbers.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State wide receiver Xavier Loyd
While his first love was basketball, Illinois state receiver Xavier Loyd has tasted success on the football field. Get to know him in our Moving the Chains Q&A.