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  • Redbird rewind: From last 4 in to last 4 standing; ISU earns FCS semifinal spot for first time since 2014

    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.

    December 13, 2025
  • Highly decorated Sobkowicz continues to shine as Illinois State seeks semifinal playoff berth 

    Highly decorated Sobkowicz continues to shine as Illinois State seeks semifinal playoff berth 

    Illinois State returns to UC Davis for an FCS postseason rematch with a semifinal berth on the line.

    December 12, 2025
  • Despite first-play ‘gamble,’ veteran DB Wilson helped Redbirds hit a jackpot at NDSU

    Despite first-play ‘gamble,’ veteran DB Wilson helped Redbirds hit a jackpot at NDSU

    After he gambled — and lost — on the first play last weekend, Cam Wilson helped Illinois State hit a jackpot with an upset win at North Dakota State.

    December 11, 2025
  • Illinois State victory in Fargo was no surprise to UC Davis head coach

    Illinois State victory in Fargo was no surprise to UC Davis head coach

    Illinois State’s win at North Dakota State surprised plenty of people around the country. UC Davis coach Tim Plough was not surprised at all.

    December 10, 2025
  • Spack rates unseeded ISU’s playoff shocker ‘right up there’ among program’s biggest wins

    Spack rates unseeded ISU’s playoff shocker ‘right up there’ among program’s biggest wins

    Where does Illinois State’s victory in the Fargodome rank? ISU head coach, others share their views.

    December 9, 2025
  • Illinois State quarterfinal opponent capsule: UC Davis

    Illinois State quarterfinal opponent capsule: UC Davis

    Playing in the FCS quarterfinals is becoming a habit for UC Davis, which is among the final eight teams alive for the second year in a row.

    December 8, 2025
  • Playmaking Illinois State defense dashes NDSU’s thoughts of another national title

    Playmaking Illinois State defense dashes NDSU’s thoughts of another national title

    Illinois State’s defense kept making “play after play after play” Saturday to knock off top see North Dakota State and advance in the FCS playoffs.

    December 7, 2025
  • Redbird rewind: Illinois State pulls off stunner in Fargo, KOs defending champ NDSU

    Redbird rewind: Illinois State pulls off stunner in Fargo, KOs defending champ NDSU

    Illinois State rallied from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to upend No. 1 North Dakota State Saturday in Fargo.

    December 6, 2025
  • Improved health, leadership sparks Niekamp to player of the year status

    Improved health, leadership sparks Niekamp to player of the year status

    Junior linebacker Tye Niekamp is a major reason head coach Brock Spack’s Illinois State Redbirds returned to the FCS playoffs for a second straight season.

    December 5, 2025
  • First glimpse of NDSU quarterback Payton left a big impression on Illinois State coach

    First glimpse of NDSU quarterback Payton left a big impression on Illinois State coach

    Illinois State head coach Brock Spack’s introduction to NDSU quarterback Cole Payton left a big impression.

    December 4, 2025
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