Tag: ISU Redbirds
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Trip to Iowa City brings back memories of ‘Uncle Kevin’ for ISU’s Kasper brothers

Illinois State wide receivers Eddie and Brett Kasper fondly remember Iowa City, where the Redbirds play Saturday. Their uncle, Kevin, was a star wide receiver at Iowa.
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What do FBS programs get out of playing FCS opponents?
Prairie State Pigskin examines the reasons why Illinois FCS schools schedule in-state FCS programs and if it’s likely to continue.
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Fresh Faces: Tackle or guard? To Illinois State O-line newcomer Guedet, just being on the field is what matters most

Illinois State newcomer J.J. Guedet doesn’t care where he plays on the offensive line. The transfer from Minnesota just wants to play.
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Redbirds have the potential to rekindle 2014 glory, Spack says

“That (2014) was a great football team. I think this (year’s) team could challenge them,” 16th-year ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Former pass-rush newbie Abdullah adds more tools to become Illinois State sack specialist

Amir Abdullah wasn’t a natural pass rusher when he arrived at Illinois State. Now he’s got a growing skill set of rush moves.
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Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Actual football players from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Illinois State react to the recent release of EA Sports College Football 25.
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A year removed from being a question mark, ISU defensive front now viewed a strength

Down just one graduated player from last fall, Illinois State appears to be stout up front.
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Two-minute warning, sideline tablets headline FCS rules changes this fall

Prairie State Pigskin sought the opinions of the four Illinois FCS head coaches on rules changes for the upcoming 2024 season.
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Illinois State receiving corps has potential to return ‘Birds to great heights

Head coach Brock Spack said this year’s receivers compare favorably to that of the 2014 national runners-up Redbirds.
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Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel

Prairie State Pigskin contacted four media members who regularly cover the Missouri Valley Football Conference to assess where the league is at and where it may be headed.