Tag: ISU Redbirds
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EIU confronts staunch task against nation’s top statistical run defense

Eastern Illinois and Illinois State meet for the 111th time in their storied rivalry.
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Moving the Chains with … Amir Abdullah, Illinois State linebacker

Illinois State linebacker Amir Abdullah discusses growing up with four sisters, the possibility of playing tight end and his advice for young players in our Q&A.
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Participants delighted Illinois State-Western Illinois series will continue

The Redbirds and Leathernecks will play in Normal in Sept. 2024.
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Sobkowicz delivers game-changer to bail Illinois State out of harm’s way

The Rolling Meadows High School graduate has become Illinois State’s reliable receiver.
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Redbird rewind: ISU lights up rival as Blakemore celebrates birthday in style

The Redbirds opened their season with two straight victories for the first time since 2018.
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Football still feels fairly new to Illinois State wide receiver Kasper

Eddie Kasper started last week for Illinois State, but football still feels new to the starting wide receiver.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State breezes past Dayton, extends fall home opener streak to 14 in a row

Illinois State bolted out of the gate to start the 2023 season and breezed past Dayton, 41-0, in the opener in Normal.
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Annexstad back to lead Illinois State offensive attack in season opener

The Redbirds are 13-0 in fall home openers under head coach Brock Spack.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Uncle Larry’ takes elder statesman role seriously at Illinois State

New Illinois State center Larry Ross, who is being called “Grandpa” and “Uncle Larry” by teammates, takes his role as the elder statesman seriously.
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Learning from his past mentors, Illinois State’s Dinga now ‘in their shoes’

The Redbirds’ rebuilt front seven is relying on the veteran lineman to be productive.