Category: Illinois State
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Anderson goes from small-town football to big role on Illinois State defensive line

Jake Anderson played small-town high school football in northern Illinois and now has a big role on Illinois State’s defense.
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Three ex-ISU Redbirds continuing their pro careers in Canadian league this season

The trio headlines six players who starred at Illinois FCS programs in recent years.
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Illinois State preparing to go with a two-quarterback system this fall, says Spack

Redshirt juniors Jake Rubley and Tommy Rittenhouse will likely share quarterback snaps, according to veteran ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Spring games give way to next transfer portal pursuit for Illinois FCS programs

All four coaching staffs seek to add players bolstering their rosters prior to summer.
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Illinois State running back Wright keeps the faith for his family in troubled Haiti

Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright is praying every night for family members in his native Haiti, which has been besieged by gang violence.
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Illlinois State quarterback duel remains a competition as spring practice closes

Both quarterbacks were given the opportunity to lead the first team offense as the Red Team outscored the White Team, 33-21.
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After big debut season, Illinois State RB seeks to take his game, team even higher

Illinois State running back Mason King made a big first impression last season, which has become his trademark.
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Football’s biggest game is Sunday. We asked Illinois FCS head coaches who wins, how they will watch and what’s on the menu

We asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches who wins the Super Bowl and why, along with how they plan to watch and what’s on the menu for the big game.
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Signing day ’24: Balance and big men highlight new additions for Illinois State

Illinois State added nine new players Wednesday to what head coach Brock Spack called a balanced group that included two Western Illinois transfers.
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All-American tight end Cam Grandy primed for Hula Bowl and beyond

The Illinois State consensus All-American prepares for Saturday’s Hula Bowl all-star game.