Tag: Illinois State University
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Illinois State’s Vandenburgh tackles top MVFC defensive honor; WIU WR Brantley is league’s Newcomer of the Year

Illinois State linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh and Western Illinois wide receiver Naseim Brantley won top individual honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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ISU recap: Solid defense leads Redbirds to first winning record since 2019

An overtime win against rival Western Illinois gave ISU its first winning record in three seaons.
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Vandenburgh writes final chapter at ISU that serves as career-ending masterpiece

On Senior Day at Illinois State, linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh wrote an impressive final chapter to his career story with the Redbirds.
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Redbird rewind: Overtime handoff goes from ‘oh no’ to oh yes as ISU outlasts Western on big day from Vandenburgh

A key decision from quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse in overtime, and a big day from standout linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh, helped Illinois State outlast Western, 20-13, in OT.
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Battered ‘Birds chase winning record in season finale against Western Illinois

Despite a battered and bruised offense, Illinois State has an opportunity to lock up a winning season Saturday against Western Illinois in Normal.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State’s fast start fizzles as No. 1 Jackrabbits race to victory

Illinois State surrendered 31 consecutive points to No. 1 South Dakota State on Saturday as the Redbirds’ playoff hopes fizzled.
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Top-ranked South Dakota State stands in way of Redbirds’ FCS playoff possibilities

Illinois State needs a victory at No. 1 South Dakota State to keep its bruised FCS playoff hopes alive.
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Redbird rewind: ISU playoff chances dealt severe blow via last-second defeat

Loss drops Illinois State to 5-4 overall.
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From walk-on wideout to TD leader: ISU’s Sobkowicz works his way to big role

Redshirt freshman Daniel Sobkowicz began his Illinois State career as a walk-on wide receiver. This fall, he is the team’s leader with three TD catches.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad

Zack Annexstad grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota playing every sport possible. Today, he’s leading Illinois State to Missouri Valley Football Conference victories.