Tag: Illinois State University

Despite a career day from wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz, Illinois State lost Saturday on a last-season Youngstown State field goal, 41-38.

Illinois State, ranked No. 25 in Coaches Poll, faces a crucial test against nationally rated Youngstown State in Missouri Valley Football Conference action.

Tight end Cam Grandy’s 31 receptions this season ranks as the sixth-most in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad threw four touchdowns and led the team in rushing Saturday in a 44-7 rout of Indiana State.

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.