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New kicker Cosentino aces 1st opportunity with perfect day in ISU playoff victory
Kicker Michael Cosentino aced his first opportunity for Illinois State, hitting three field goals in the Redbirds’ semifinal playoff win.
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ISU defense thwarts yet another opposing QB as unseeded Redbirds march into national championship game
Illinois State’s defense continued to play a major role as the Redbirds won their FCS-record fourth straight road win.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State’s road show stifles Villanova to earn spot in national championship game
Illinois State earned a spot the FCS national championship game by knocking out Villanova on Saturday night for the Redbirds’ fourth playoff road win.
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Revamped offensive line jells into cohesive, productive unit as Illinois State faces Villanova in FCS national semifinals
Offensive line play has been one of the major reasons unseeded Illinois State has won three straight road playoff games.
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Illinois State defense evolves from slow start to season, puts the pieces together
Illinois State’s defense endured a rough start to the season, but has put the pieces together to contribute to the team’s FCS playoff run.
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Rittenhouse-to-Sobkowicz connection thriving after 5 years together as Redbirds
Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz have played together for five years at Illinois State and built a big legacy.
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Eleven years after nearly winning a national championship, Spack’s mission remains clear
“My only goal was to get back there and win the national championship,” the 17th-year ISU head coach told Prairie State Pigskin. “When you taste it, that’s exhilarating. We were so close and didn’t get it done.”
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Illinois State semifinal opponent capsule: Villanova University
Quarterback Pat McQuaide and the Villanova Wildcats have leaned on a “tap the rock” mantra all season. It came in handy in the quarterfinals.
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Illinois State rides durable Dawson down the stretch, into national FCS semifinals
Senior Victor Dawson carried the ball a season-high 29 times for a career-best 148 yards as Illinois State defeated UC Davis, 42-31, Saturday in the FCS playoffs.
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Redbird rewind: From last 4 in to last 4 standing; ISU earns FCS semifinal spot for first time since 2014
Illinois State was one of the last four teams chosen for the FCS playoff field. Now the Redbirds are in the final four after a 42-31 victory Saturday at UC Davis.
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