Tag: ISU Redbirds
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Faith-fueled Maldonado proves reliable at key overtime moment for Redbirds

Illinois State kicker Matt Maldonado kicked three field goals including a career-long 51-yarder as well as a 38-yarder to keep the Redbirds on track for their double-overtime victory Saturday against North Alabama.
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Redbird rewind: No. 4/6 Illinois State escapes double OT upset bid

Nationally ranked Illinois State slipped past unranked North Alabama, 38-36, in double overtime Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Illinois State returns home seeking third straight win, continued growth

Top 10-ranked Illinois State seeks its third straight win as the Redbirds host North Alabama at noon Saturday in Normal.
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As non-conference schedule nears end, Illinois State defense continues to evolve

As nationally ranked Illinois State prepares for its final non-conference game, the Redbirds yearn to tighten up their pass defense.
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Redbird rewind: Nationally ranked Illinois State outduels rival EIU to retain Mid-America Classic trophy

Top 10-ranked Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois, 42-30, in the annual Mid-America Classic rivalry game Saturday in Charleston.
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Top 10-ranked Redbirds recapture offensive spark ahead of Mid-America Classic rivalry showdown at EIU

Illinois State, ranked in the FCS Top 10, travels to Charleston Saturday for the 113th edition of the Mid-America Classic against Eastern Illinois.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State safety La’Shavion Brown

Junior college transfer safety La’Shavion Brown has already made an impact for Top 10-ranked Illinois State. Get to know him in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Redbird defense regroups, then clamps down in home-opening triumph

After giving up a long touchdown drive to begin its home opener, Illinois State’s defense essentially shut down Morehead State’s offense in a 41-13 win.
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Redbird rewind: QB change helps spark No. 7 ISU to win in home opener

Seventh-ranked Illinois State pulled away from Morehead State to post a 41-13 non-conference win Saturday night at Hancock Stadium.
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Risk-taking Illinois State RB Dawson back in FCS, getting valuable playing time

Former FCS All-America running back and Cincinnati transfer Victor Dawson is excited to be “getting valuable time again” in the Illinois State backfield.