Tag: Illinois State University

Redshirt freshman linebacker Tye Niekamp didn’t expect to be on the field much for Illinois State, but he has responded to his starting role.

Illinois State receiver Daniel Sobkowicz shares interesting facts about this two-sport high school career, his athletic family and more in this Moving the Chains Q&A.

Illinois State QB Zack Annexstad said he didn’t throw Daniel Sobkowicz a single ball for a year. Now, Sobkowicz is the Redbirds’ No. 1 receiver.

No. 1 South Dakota State raced to a three-score lead in the first quarter in knocking off Illinois State, 40-21.

Illinois State hosts No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday in Normal, but the Redbirds are focused on one thing: “Us.”

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack said going against “some really good quarterbacks” this season should help as his Redbirds face South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski.

“That’s a game you’ve got to be ready for,” ISU’s Brock Spack said of next week’s contest at Hancock Stadium. “If you want to win a championship, that’s a game you have to win.”

Illinois State rode a big second half to a 48-17 victory over visiting Lindenwood.

The ISU Redbirds (2-1) bid to get back on track following a last-minute loss to rival Eastern Illinois.

Despite having only three returning starters back this season, the Illinois State defense leads all NCAA divisions in sacks with 18.