Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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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LB Presto contributing ‘high-level’ magic to Salukis’ ball-hawking defense
Southern Illinois opens its Missouri Valley Football Conference schedule with a 6 p.m. Saturday game against Indiana State at Saluki Stadium.
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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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Breakfast meetings help Southern Illinois QB Williams cook up big plays, for starters
Quarterback D.J. Williams has helped Southern Illinois to a 3-1 record thanks to his impressive stats and innovative ideas.
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Southern Illinois WR Davis shines under spotlight of War for the Wheel rivalry … again
For the third season in a row, Southern Illinois WR Vinson Davis III had a big game against rival Southeast Missouri.
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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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Saluki rewind: Southern blows out rival SEMO, wins back War for the Wheel trophy
As Southern Illinois players passed around the ship’s wheel that was the reward for their rivalry win Saturday against rival Southeast Missouri, the prize found plenty of capable hands.
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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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