Category: Illinois State
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Fresh faces on Illinois State defense help strengthen Redbirds’ pressure-happy attack
Despite having only three returning starters back this season, the Illinois State defense leads all NCAA divisions in sacks with 18.
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From the pitch to gridiron, Patino provides winning kick for EIU Panthers
Eastern Illinois kicker returns from the soccer team to provide a game-winner.
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Panther rewind: EIU takes back Mid-America Classic trophy with victory over ISU
The Panthers made big plays on offense, defense and special teams to rally past their their rival at O’Brien Field.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State offense endures sluggish start, drops Mid-America Classic rivalry to Eastern
Illinois State’s sluggish start was costly Saturday in Charleston, where the Redbirds lost, 14-13, in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.
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Spack facing former recruit Wilkerson on site where his D1 career launched
Illinois State and Eastern Illinois face one another for the 111th time in a rivalry that dates back to 1901.
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EIU confronts staunch task against nation’s top statistical run defense
Eastern Illinois and Illinois State meet for the 111th time in their storied rivalry.
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Moving the Chains with … Amir Abdullah, Illinois State linebacker
Illinois State linebacker Amir Abdullah discusses growing up with four sisters, the possibility of playing tight end and his advice for young players in our Q&A.
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Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue
The Redbirds and Leathernecks will play in Normal in Sept. 2024.
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Sobkowicz delivers game-changer to bail Illinois State out of harm’s way
The Rolling Meadows High School graduate has become Illinois State’s reliable receiver.
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Redbird rewind: ISU lights up rival as Blakemore celebrates birthday in style
The Redbirds opened their season with two straight victories for the first time since 2018.
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