Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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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Saluki rewind: Southern’s finishing kick closes out dominant win over UT Martin
Southern Illinois used an impressive second half on offense and defense Saturday night in a 37-10 victory at UT Martin.
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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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Healthy Schwendeman brings passion for ‘hitting people’ back to lineup for Salukis
Southern Illinois tight end Ryan Schwendeman has always embraced the physical side of football. This fall, he’s happy to be back on the field after an injury in 2024.
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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.
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Southern Illinois sees encouraging signs of defensive turnaround this season
Southern Illinois gave up 126 yards rushing Saturday to Purdue’s Devin Mockobee, but did not allow a run longer than 12 yards.
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Redbird defense regroups, then clamps down in home-opening triumph
After giving up a long touchdown drive to begin its home opener, Illinois State’s defense essentially shut down Morehead State’s offense in a 41-13 win.
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Redbird rewind: QB change helps spark No. 7 ISU to win in home opener
Seventh-ranked Illinois State pulled away from Morehead State to post a 41-13 non-conference win Saturday night at Hancock Stadium.
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Saluki rewind: Hot start fades away in Southern’s loss to FBS Boilermakers
SIU struck early Saturday before Purdue responded with 27 unanswered points in the Boilermakers’ 34-17 victory.
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