Tag: ISU Redbirds
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Playoff implications await Illinois State in pivotal MVFC road test at South Dakota
Saturday’s key Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup between Illinois State and South Dakota may well determine a postseason berth.
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College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches
Prairie State Pigskin asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches, who have both added and lost players via the transfer portal, for their thoughts on the latest change.
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Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses
Two weeks ago, Illinois State and Southern Illinois both appeared well on the way to bolstering their playoff resumes. Things changed Saturday when both teams lost home conference games.
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Redbird rewind: Youngstown State QB spoils Illinois State homecoming
Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard accounted for 528 yards of total offense as the No. 25 Penguins defeated the No. 9/10 Redbirds Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Converted QB Kaplan making his mark as Illinois State inside linebacker
Three years ago, Mason Kaplan stared down the Illinois State defense as the opposing quarterback for non-scholarship Valparaiso. Now, he’s a starting inside linebacker for the Top 10 Redbirds.
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Illinois State ground game remains an important component for playoff drive
During each of Illinois State’s recent FCS playoff qualifying seasons, the Redbirds have featured a solid running game. This year appears to be on the same track.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State leans on powerful offense to put away pesky Murray
Illinois State piled up more than 500 yards of offense Saturday night to hold off winless Murray State in a 46-32 victory.
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Versatile Jones finds good fit at end along No. 9/10 Illinois State’s defensive front
Versatile defensive lineman Travis Jones has found his fit at defensive end this season for nationally ranked Illinois State.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith
Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith shares his transition from limited playing time to developing into a starter along with his Indianapolis football connections and feelings for his family.
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Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU
Illinois State went toe-to-toe Saturday in Normal with No. 1 North Dakota State before fourth-quarter miscues proved costly in a 33-16 loss.
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