Tag: ISU Redbirds
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Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds

Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.
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Illinois State defensive lineman Harman ruled out for season with ‘lower body injury’

Illinois State defensive lineman Ben Harman, who leads the team in QB hurries, will miss the rest of the season with a “lower body injury.”
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Defensive letdowns a main focus during Illinois State bye week

Though his team has won three straight games and is ranked in the FCS Top 10, Illinois State head coach Brock Spack has concerns with his defense.
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Faith-fueled Maldonado proves reliable at key overtime moment for Redbirds

Illinois State kicker Matt Maldonado kicked three field goals including a career-long 51-yarder as well as a 38-yarder to keep the Redbirds on track for their double-overtime victory Saturday against North Alabama.
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Redbird rewind: No. 4/6 Illinois State escapes double OT upset bid

Nationally ranked Illinois State slipped past unranked North Alabama, 38-36, in double overtime Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Illinois State returns home seeking third straight win, continued growth

Top 10-ranked Illinois State seeks its third straight win as the Redbirds host North Alabama at noon Saturday in Normal.
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As non-conference schedule nears end, Illinois State defense continues to evolve

As nationally ranked Illinois State prepares for its final non-conference game, the Redbirds yearn to tighten up their pass defense.
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Redbird rewind: Nationally ranked Illinois State outduels rival EIU to retain Mid-America Classic trophy

Top 10-ranked Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois, 42-30, in the annual Mid-America Classic rivalry game Saturday in Charleston.
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Top 10-ranked Redbirds recapture offensive spark ahead of Mid-America Classic rivalry showdown at EIU

Illinois State, ranked in the FCS Top 10, travels to Charleston Saturday for the 113th edition of the Mid-America Classic against Eastern Illinois.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State safety La’Shavion Brown

Junior college transfer safety La’Shavion Brown has already made an impact for Top 10-ranked Illinois State. Get to know him in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.