Tag: ISU Redbirds
-
Illinois State safety Jackson ready to blossom, says Buchanan Award winner

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson has a “tremendous” future. Says who? Says former ISU standout linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh.
-
Halftime adjustments: What happens during 20 minutes of ‘organized chaos’

Coaches and players from Eastern Illinois and Illinois State walk readers through the logistics of halftime adjustments.
-
Suddenly bigger Big Ten not adding up, Illinois State coach Brock Spack says

Former Purdue linebacker and defensive coordinator conjures up thoughts based on his former mentor.
-
Redbirds expect running game to soar again after frustrating 2022 season

After struggling last season to run the football, Illinois State expects a healthier, more productive season on the ground in 2023.
-
Armed and ready: Missouri Valley Football Conference loaded with quality QBs

Nine of the 12 teams return players with proven starting experience in league games.
-
By the numbers: A 5-year look at FBS transfers to Illinois FCS programs

Prairie State Pigskin presents a statistical listing for the four Illinois FCS schools’ transfers from 2018-22.
-
Lucrative FBS paydays continue as vital component for FCS scheduling

“Certainly the financial (aspect) is the biggest factor in that we need those,” said Tom Michael of Eastern Illinois. “We play guarantee games in basketball as well, so it’s not just not specifically unique to football. The potential money that you get from playing these games starts to be pretty substantial.”
-
Western Illinois vies to keep rivalries with ISU, Southern alive for future years

Western Illinois is preparing to embark on its final season in the Missouri Valley Football Conference before moving to the Ohio Valley. What does this mean to its rivalries with Illinois State and Southern Illinois?
-
Illinois State optimistic indoor practice facility will be ready for fall sports

Redbird interim athletic director explains where construction stands.
-
Western Illinois announces football move from MVFC to Ohio Valley starting in 2024

Western Illinois is leaving the Missouri Valley Football Conference to join the Ohio Valley — and Eastern Illinois — starting with the 2024 season.