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December signing period 2025: Bright lights shine on in-state Western Illinois recruits
Two in-state players who shined in Illinois prep championship games are part of the Western Illinois recruiting class announced Wednesday.
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December signing day 2025: Salukis sign balanced prep recruiting class
Southern Illinois signed a balanced high school recruiting class for the December signing period.
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December signing period 2025: Big bodies up front dominate Eastern Illinois additions
Three big-bodied offensive linemen were part of the Eastern Illinois December recruiting class that the team announced Wednesday.
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Illinois State’s Niekamp, Mailander claim Missouri Valley’s top defense, freshman honors
Illinois State LB Tye Niekamp was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year and WR Luke Mailander earned Freshman of the Year.
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Illinois State 2nd-round opponent capsule: North Dakota State
North Dakota State is 16-2 all-time against Illinois State and has won 14 straight games against the Redbirds. The two teams face off in the second round of the playoffs.
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Trick play helps pave the way for Redbird march into postseason’s second round
Three times Illinois State had attempted to score from the Southeastern Louisiana 1-yard line. Three times the Redbirds were turned back. Then came the call from offensive coordinator Tony Petersen.
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Redbird rewind: 4 picks make Illinois State defense click in first-round road playoff win
Illinois State’s defense grabbed four interceptions in an impressive performance, leading the Redbirds to a 21-3 first-round playoff victory.
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Spack-led Redbirds strive to continue first-round FCS playoff success
Illinois State makes its second consecutive FCS playoff appearance. The Redbirds play at noon Saturday against No. 16-seed Southeastern Louisiana.
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For Normal’s Camp brothers, first-round playoff meeting is ‘a full-circle moment’
Southeastern Louisiana QB Carson Camp is a Normal native whose borther, Gavin, is a redshirt freshman WR at Illinois State. The teams meet Saturday in the playoffs.
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Illinois State 1st-round opponent capsule: Southeastern Louisiana
With a group of 26 seniors and a defensive lineman as the team’s best player, Southeastern Louisiana has enjoyed the ride to the FCS playoffs.
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