https://prairiestatepigskin.com/2026/08/05/recognizing-theres-work-ahead-illinois-state-relishes-the-challenge-of-a-national-championship-game-appearance/Prairie State Pigskinen2026-08-05T23:12:00+00:00Recognizing there’s work ahead, Illinois State relishes the challenge of a national championship game returnMissouri Valley Football Conference, ISU Redbirds, Illinois State Universityhttps://prairiestatepigskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/spacknash1.jpg?w=150https://prairiestatepigskin.com/2026/08/05/chicago-state-introduces-inaugural-team-readies-for-launch-of-2026-football-season/Prairie State Pigskinen2026-08-05T19:55:00+00:00Chicago State introduces inaugural team, readies for launch of 2026 football seasonChicago State University, college football, Chicago State Cougarshttps://prairiestatepigskin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/csu-coachgibsonmediaday-1.jpg?w=150