Tag: ISU Redbirds
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Nationally ranked Illinois State hosts Eastern Illinois in rivalry showdown
Brock Spack’s Redbirds entertain Chris WIlkerson’s Panthers in the annual Mid-America Classic trophy game Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Illinois FCS coaches cope as early-season injuries continue to mount
Injuries have been a part of football since the game began over 150 years ago. However, they have seemed to hit even harder in the first three weeks of this season than in recent memory.
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ISU Redbirds lose 2 more starters to season-ending injuries, Spack confirms

Already without star running back Mason King, Illinois State has lost two more offensive contributors for the 2024 season.
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Doing things the Wright way: ISU running game in good shape despite King’s absence

Junior Wenkers Wright has rushed for 259 yards and a touchdown in his last two games.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State outlasts heat, stubborn rival to triumph in home opener

The 18th-ranked ISU Redbirds pulled away in the second half for a 51-34 win.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU

Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Payton Award candidate King declared out for the season, ISU coach Spack confirms

Illinois State running back Mason King will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, head coach Brock Spack said Tuesday.
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Redbird rewind: 21st-rated Illinois State secures non-conference road victory

Down two starters, Brock Spack’s Redbirds evened their record heading into next weekend’s home opener.