Tag: ISU Redbirds
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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.
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Illinois State defensive ‘thumper’ Jackson fit in just fine on big opening day stage

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson “looked like he belonged” last weekend against Big Ten Conference member Iowa.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State cornerback Mark Cannon Jr.

Get to know the playmaking cornerback through a series of football and fun questions.
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Non-conference scheduling continues to evolve for Illinois FCS programs

The four Illinois FCS head coaches share their thoughts on non-league games now and going forward.