Category: Illinois State
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Top-ranked South Dakota State stands in way of Redbirds’ FCS playoff possibilities
Illinois State needs a victory at No. 1 South Dakota State to keep its bruised FCS playoff hopes alive.
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Illinois FCS programs forge ahead as darkness envelops November football
College football’s dog days have arrived as November settles upon season.
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Redbird rewind: ISU playoff chances dealt severe blow via last-second defeat
Loss drops Illinois State to 5-4 overall.
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From walk-on wideout to TD leader: ISU’s Sobkowicz works his way to big role
Redshirt freshman Daniel Sobkowicz began his Illinois State career as a walk-on wide receiver. This fall, he is the team’s leader with three TD catches.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad
Zack Annexstad grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota playing every sport possible. Today, he’s leading Illinois State to Missouri Valley Football Conference victories.
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Playoff prognosis: How much does SIU’s latest loss hurt? What’s in store for ISU?
The Salukis have lost two straight weeks to unranked opponents.
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Redbird rewind: After fast start in Fargo, ISU grounded by No. 4 NDSU Bison
Illinois State slips to 2-14 in the all-time series with the Bison.
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Illinois State puts winning streak on the line at North Dakota State
The Redbirds haven’t won in Fargo since 2009, Brock Spack’s first year at Illinois State.
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National FCS analysts weigh in on ISU Redbirds’ playoff chances
Illinois State bids to return to the FCS postseason for the first time since 2019.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State races to big lead, clings to 1st win in Terre Haute since 2014
Illinois State won its third game in a row and first in Terre Haute, Ind., since 2014 by holding off the Sycamores, 27-21.
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