Tag: Illinois State University
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Redbirds revamp defensive backline with inexperienced, yet eager, holdovers
With Keondre Jackson and Dillon Gearhart no longer anchoring the secondary, Illinois State retools its safety corps.
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Ex-ISU star Vandenburgh thriving in UFL while striving for another NFL invitation
The 2022 Buchanan Award winner seeks a return to his sport’s highest level.
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Healthy Illinois State LB Niekamp is hungry to repeat 2024’s All-American performance
Illinois State linebacker Tye Niekamp is healthy this spring and hungry to repeat his All-American performance in 2025.
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Patience, hard work putting Illinois State RB King on a path back to gridiron this fall
A patient approach to recovering from a severe knee injury has served Mason King well since being hurt last fall.
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With career records in sight, Illinois State WR Sobkowicz chasing a different No. 1
Daniel Sobkowicz needs 69 catches, 1,161 yards and 10 TDs be rank No. 1 in all three career categories at Illinois State, but his focus is on a different No. 1.
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February signing day 2025: Former Illinois State QB helps deliver transfer cornerback
Veteran head coach Brock Spack’s program added 13 players: 9 transfers and four high school athletes.
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After solid NFL rookie season, former Illinois State All-American Grandy strives for further success
The Cincinnati Bengals extended Grandy’s contract through 2025.
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‘Random’ number adds up to Senior Bowl call for Illinois State safety Jackson
Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson answered a “random” call on his cell phone, which turned out to be a Senior Bowl invitation.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Illinois State edition
What are the key questions facing Illinois State as they look to return to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons next fall?
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Illinois State Redbirds
Shaking off early-season injuries, Illinois State returned to the FCS postseason for the first time in five years.
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