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  • Redbird rewind: Illinois State offense endures sluggish start, drops Mid-America Classic rivalry to Eastern

    Redbird rewind: Illinois State offense endures sluggish start, drops Mid-America Classic rivalry to Eastern

    Illinois State’s sluggish start was costly Saturday in Charleston, where the Redbirds lost, 14-13, in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.

    September 16, 2023
  • Varga gives Southern Illinois pass rush an energy boost entering War for the Wheel

    Varga gives Southern Illinois pass rush an energy boost entering War for the Wheel

    Defensive end Tim Varga’s two sacks against Northern Illinois proved that “he plays with a motor and plays with toughness,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said.

    September 15, 2023
  • Taming turnovers gives Western Illinois offense needed boost of confidence

    Taming turnovers gives Western Illinois offense needed boost of confidence

    Western Illinois has not turned the ball over in its first two games this season, a sharp contrast to its 76 turnovers combined in the past three years.

    September 15, 2023
  • Spack facing former recruit Wilkerson on site where his D1 career launched

    Spack facing former recruit Wilkerson on site where his D1 career launched

    Illinois State and Eastern Illinois face one another for the 111th time in a rivalry that dates back to 1901.

    September 14, 2023
  • EIU confronts staunch task against nation’s top statistical run defense

    EIU confronts staunch task against nation’s top statistical run defense

    Eastern Illinois and Illinois State meet for the 111th time in their storied rivalry.

    September 14, 2023
  • Moving the Chains with … Amir Abdullah, Illinois State linebacker

    Moving the Chains with … Amir Abdullah, Illinois State linebacker

    Illinois State linebacker Amir Abdullah discusses growing up with four sisters, the possibility of playing tight end and his advice for young players in our Q&A.

    September 13, 2023
  • Off-season of work pays dividends for WIU safety Smith, who leads MVFC in tackles

    Off-season of work pays dividends for WIU safety Smith, who leads MVFC in tackles

    Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith credits a strong off-season with his rise to being the leading tackler in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

    September 12, 2023
  • Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue

    Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue

    The Redbirds and Leathernecks will play in Normal in Sept. 2024.

    September 12, 2023
  • Sobkowicz delivers game-changer to bail Illinois State out of harm’s way

    Sobkowicz delivers game-changer to bail Illinois State out of harm’s way

    The Rolling Meadows High School graduate has become Illinois State’s reliable receiver.

    September 11, 2023
  • SIU, Hill have developed a knack for knocking off FBS opponents

    SIU, Hill have developed a knack for knocking off FBS opponents

    A former SIU quarterback, head coach Nick Hill has played a major role in five of the Salukis’ six road wins over FBS foes.

    September 10, 2023
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