Category: Illinois State
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Payton Award candidate King declared out for the season, ISU coach Spack confirms

Illinois State running back Mason King will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, head coach Brock Spack said Tuesday.
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Redbird rewind: 21st-rated Illinois State secures non-conference road victory

Down two starters, Brock Spack’s Redbirds evened their record heading into next weekend’s home opener.
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Illinois State defensive ‘thumper’ Jackson fit in just fine on big opening day stage

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson “looked like he belonged” last weekend against Big Ten Conference member Iowa.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State cornerback Mark Cannon Jr.

Get to know the playmaking cornerback through a series of football and fun questions.
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Non-conference scheduling continues to evolve for Illinois FCS programs

The four Illinois FCS head coaches share their thoughts on non-league games now and going forward.
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Redbird rewind: Iowa spoils strong ISU first-half effort, pulls away for one-sided win

The No. 25 Hawkeyes steamrolled the Redbirds in the second half.
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Trip to Iowa City brings back memories of ‘Uncle Kevin’ for ISU’s Kasper brothers

Illinois State wide receivers Eddie and Brett Kasper fondly remember Iowa City, where the Redbirds play Saturday. Their uncle, Kevin, was a star wide receiver at Iowa.
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Fresh Faces: Tackle or guard? To Illinois State O-line newcomer Guedet, just being on the field is what matters most

Illinois State newcomer J.J. Guedet doesn’t care where he plays on the offensive line. The transfer from Minnesota just wants to play.
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Redbirds have the potential to rekindle 2014 glory, Spack says

“That (2014) was a great football team. I think this (year’s) team could challenge them,” 16th-year ISU head coach Brock Spack.