Category: Illinois State
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Illinois FCS fun-size facts: Hall of famers, big play gamers & national media framers
Since August, this website has published 193 stories (and a total of 139,000 words) about the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Early signing day ’22: ISU lands highly recruited Bolingbrook running back
Longtime Illinois prep analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran said, “It’s a good class, you can tell by what they’ve already gotten.”
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Early signing day ’22: Spack pleased with ‘balance’ in Illinois State recruits
Redbird head coach adds there could be some position moves early in the spring.
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With early signing period approaching, Illinois FCS focused on building rosters
This year’s early signing date provides programs opportunities to add both transfers and prep players.
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Illinois State University regains prep championship games beginning in ’23
ISU will host the state’s high school football championship games for the next five years.
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Illinois State star named one of three finalists as top FCS defensive player
The Buchanan recipient will be announced at the FCS National Awards banquet Jan. 7 in Frisco, Tex.
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Transfer portal continues to keep Illinois FCS programs in flux
Like nearly anything, player “free agency” has both positive and negative aspects.
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ISU’s Vandenburgh primed for strong run at Buchanan Award, national experts say
Sixth-year Redbird star stands a solid chance of being named one of three Buck Buchanan finalists.
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Five burning questions for 2023: Illinois State Redbirds edition
Replacing standout linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh, getting healthy and replacing losses in the transfer portal are among the challenges for Illinois State.
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Illinois State’s Vandenburgh tackles top MVFC defensive honor; WIU WR Brantley is league’s Newcomer of the Year
Illinois State linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh and Western Illinois wide receiver Naseim Brantley won top individual honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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