Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Playoffs would be ‘a big thing’ for Redbirds, who try not to think ahead with 2 games left
Illinois State is in prime position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019, but the Redbirds are being cautious not to think ahead.
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Illinois State’s defense showing off its stingy side deep in own territory
The Illinois State defense was especially stingy deep in its own territory Saturday, allowing 50 yards on 23 plays inside the ISU 30.
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Redbird rewind: Lengthy drive ignites Illinois State offense on way to 3rd consecutive win
Illinois State started the second half with a 20-play scoring drive that helped put Northern Iowa away, 31-9.
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Saluki rewind: Southern Illinois delights home crowd with biggest comeback win in program history
Freshman quarterback Jake Curry’s 20-yard touchdown pass to transfer Bradley Clark gives SIU an improbable 37-33 victory Saturday in Carbondale.
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Nationally ranked Redbirds face struggling Northern Iowa in conference road test
Illinois State head coach not getting caught up in opponent’s poor record.
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Southern LB Roth embraces new role, appreciates not being ‘overnight’ success
Southern Illinois linebacker Shane Roth — the Salukis’ former Special Teams Player of the Year — has a career-high 24 tackles this season as part of the linebacker rotation.
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Healing Redbirds prepare for November’s stretch run with playoff bid within reach
Illinois State returned a pair of preseason All-Americans to its defensive lineup for Saturday’s win at Hancock Stadium.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State outlasts Youngstown State as All-American linebacker returns
Illinois State won its second straight game, defeating Youngstown State for the first time since 2018.
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QB Lindauer’s comeback sparks ‘awesome’ reaction from SIU coaches, teammates
Michael Lindauer’s first career touchdown pass last weekend ignited a wave of emotions on the Southern Illinois sideline.
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After biding his time, Edwards making an impact for Illinois State
Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate Reese Edwards has developed into a contributor on defense for Illinois State.
