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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.