Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Veteran Illinois State DB Gearhart embraces family support and ‘just flying around’
Safety Dillon Gearhart was surrounded by family during Illinois State’s senior day and remembered his late father, Daniel.
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Illinois FCS coaching staffs stay active as early high school signing date approaches, transfer portal window swings open
The college football early signing period for high school players opens Dec. 4. Yet, so much has changed in the transfer portal era.
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Opponent capsule: Southeast Missouri, Illinois State’s 1st-round playoff foe
When Illinois State makes its first FCS playoff appearance in five years, the Redbirds will travel to a familiar destination.
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Illinois State bound for first-round FCS playoff date at Southeast Missouri State
A 9-win Illinois State football team returns to the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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Redbird rewind: ISU leaves no postseason doubts with convincing win in regular-season finale
Illinois State defeated North Dakota, 35-13, Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds (9-3) await Sunday’s FCS playoff bracket announcement.
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Saluki rewind: Lindauer’s record-setting day sends Southern Illinois out a winner
SIU quarterback Michael Lindauer threw for a school-record seven touchdowns Saturday to send the Salukis to a 62-0 win against Murray State.
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A year later, Rittenhouse has the Redbirds poised for a playoff return
Illinois State redshirt junior Tommy Rittenhouse, a Redbird recruit who arrived in Normal in 2021 from Wheaton St. Francis High School, has firmly established himself as the starting quarterback.
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Saluki offensive linemen, roommates wrapping up lengthy careers as SIU hosts Murray State in season finale
Southern Illinois offensive linemen and roommates Chase Evans and Jake Green will have made a combined 89 career starts once the ball is snapped in Saturday’s season finale at Saluki Stadium.
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National analyst views Illinois State as a ‘lock’ for upcoming FCS playoffs
Head coach Brock Spack’s Redbirds are bidding for their first postseason appearance in five years.
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Abdullah’s return raises Redbird defensive confidence, performance
A birthday is often a celebration and desire for good health. For Illinois State linebacker Amir Abdullah, Saturday was both against Indiana State.
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