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  • What weather? Illinois State’s indoor facility blocks out winter chill during playoff run

    What weather? Illinois State’s indoor facility blocks out winter chill during playoff run

    Illinois State’s 2-year-old Indoor Practice Facility has provided relief from winter weather conditions during the team’s current playoff run.

    December 26, 2025
  • Illinois State equipment crew carrying heavy load while logging big miles, long hours

    Illinois State equipment crew carrying heavy load while logging big miles, long hours

    Equipment manager Nick Watson has spent 17 years at Illinois State University, the same as head coach Brock Spack. Both continue to prepare for the Jan. 5 FCS national championship game in Nashville.

    December 25, 2025
  • ‘It means everything’: Playoff run provides memories galore for Illinois State players

    ‘It means everything’: Playoff run provides memories galore for Illinois State players

    For Illinois State players, being together week after week during the run to the FCS championship game “means everything.”

    December 24, 2025
  • Illinois State national championship opponent capsule: Montana State University

    Illinois State national championship opponent capsule: Montana State University

    Montana State will make its third FCS national championship game appearance in the last five years.

    December 23, 2025
  • New kicker Cosentino aces 1st opportunity with perfect day in ISU playoff victory

    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.

    December 22, 2025
  • ISU defense thwarts yet another opposing QB as unseeded Redbirds march into national championship game

    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.

    December 21, 2025
  • Redbird rewind: Illinois State’s road show stifles Villanova to earn spot in national championship game

    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.

    December 20, 2025
  • Revamped offensive line jells into cohesive, productive unit as Illinois State faces Villanova in FCS national semifinals

    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.

    December 19, 2025
  • Illinois State defense evolves from slow start to season, puts the pieces together

    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.

    December 18, 2025
  • Rittenhouse-to-Sobkowicz connection thriving after 5 years together as Redbirds

    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.

    December 17, 2025
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