Tag: Illinois State University
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Redbird rewind: UC Davis runs away, keeps Illinois State from playing catch-up in Birds’ season-ending playoff loss
UC Davis piled up 558 yards of total offensive Saturday in a 42-10 FCS playoff victory against Illinois State.
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Redbirds hunt for another road victory in 2nd-round FCS playoff trip to UC Davis

Illinois State (10-3) has posted six straight road victories en route to Saturday’s second-round playoff game at No. 5 UC Davis (10-2).
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Illinois State offense seeks consistency heading into 2nd-round playoff game

Illinois State’s offense put up its fourth-best passing total of the season in the first round of the FCS playoffs, but its second-lowest rushing numbers.
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Early signing day ‘24: Spack likes balance of 18-player ISU recruiting class

Playoff participant Illinois State adds 18 prep athletes.
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Redbird notebook: RB Wright ‘should be available Saturday’ for 2nd-round playoff game

ISU head coach Brock Spack expects leading rusher Wenkers Wright to play in the Redbirds’ second-round FCS playoff game following a shoulder injury sustained against Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State opponent capsule: UC Davis 2nd-round playoff foe
After winning its first-round FCS playoff game at Southeast Missouri, Illinois State will head west to UC Davis for second-round action Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Illinois State DT Anderson keeps Redbirds in tune with game-changing playoff pick-six

Jake Anderson played a lead role as a fight song singer and a momentum changer for Illinois State’s football team Saturday.
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Redbird rewind: ISU turns 8 takeaways into 1st-round playoff win, trip to California

Turnovers lead No. 12 seed Illinois State to opening-round victory at Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State CBs thrive during 5-game win streak, prepare for high-flying SEMO
During the team’s five-game winning streak, the Illinois State cornerbacks have helped limit four teams to less than a 60% completion rate.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO

Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.