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MVFC Play Opens For No. 3 Illinois State On The Road At UNI - Illinois State University Athletics

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Redbirds Jump To No. 3 In Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

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Redbirds Retain Mid-America Classic Trophy With 49-13 Win Over Eastern Illinois - Illinois State University Athletics

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Today's Redbird Recap from a Mid-America Classic win presented by Robert Redding Menswear

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Today's Redbird Recap from a Mid-America Classic win presented by Toyota

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The Illinois State Football Pregame Radio Show presented by State Farm starts at 1 PM‼️ Tune in as John Fitzgerald and Ted Schmitz preview today's Mid-America Classic

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Catch Alex Herrera and CJ Irvin at tonight's edition of the Brock Spack Show at Schooners👏

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The Illinois State Football Pregame Radio Show presented by State Farm starts at 5 PM‼️ Tune in as John Fitzgerald and Ted Schmitz preview tonight's matchup against the Leathernecks.

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The Brock Spack Show Is Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off a big road win over FBS in-state foe Northern Illinois last Saturday in DeKalb, the No. 4 ranked Illinois State football team improved to 3-0 on the year

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Redbirds and Panthers Set To Face Off In 114th Mid-America Classic - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State secured its fourth FBS win last week under the leadership of head coach Brock Spack, courtesy of its 28-24 win at Northern Illinois. However, the

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Redbirds Stay In Top 5 Of Both National FCS Top 25 Polls - Illinois State University Athletics

A win over an FBS foe and a 3-0 start to the season have kept the Illinois State Football team in the Top 5 of both national FCS Top 25 polls. The Redbirds remained

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Late Touchdown Propels No. 4 Illinois State to 28-24 Road Win Over FBS Northern Illinois - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State jumped out to a 21-0 lead on the road at Northern Illinois early in the second quarter, however the Huskies rallied to score 24 unanswered points

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The Brock Spack Show Is Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

The No. 4 ranked Illinois State football team improved to 2-0 last week after a 41-10 road win at Western Illinois, and the Birds hope to maintain that momentum

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Redbird Football Game At Wisconsin In 2029 Moved To August 25 - Illinois State University Athletics

In light of the new NCAA legislation that changed the playing calendar in upcoming seasons, Illinois State's future game scheduled against Wisconsin on September

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Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮

Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

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Balanced Offensive Attack Propels No. 4 Illinois State to 41-10 Road Win At Western Illinois - Illinois State University Athletics

A 17-point first quarter outburst by the Illinois State offense staked the No. 4 nationally ranked Redbirds to an early lead over longtime FCS rival Western Illinois

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Updated Heisman Odds 📊

Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

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🚨 New CFB Pregame Show

This one is completely animated

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Head Out To The Brock Spack Show At Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

It was an eventful season opener for the Redbirds, who scored the second-most points in program history in a 76-0 defeat over St. Francis last Saturday at Hancock

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Redbirds and Leathernecks Renew Rivalry On Saturday In Macomb - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off scoring the second most points in program history, the Redbirds (1-0) will renew its second-longest rivalry in program history this weekend when they

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No. 4 Illinois State Rolls To 76-0 Shutout Win Over St. Francis (Ill.) In 2026 Opener - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State scored touchdowns on its first 10 drives of the game and scored the second most points in program history on Saturday night, as the No. 4 ranked Redbirds

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The Brock Spack Show Airs Live From Schooners on Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

The 2026 is poised to be an exciting one for the Illinois State football team, coming off a historic run to the FCS Championship game a year ago. The Redbirds will

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The Brock Spack Show Returns To Schooners On Thursdays This Fall - Illinois State University Athletics

A weekly Thursday tradition for Redbird Football fans will continue this fall when The Brock Spack Show, presented by Robert Redding Menswear, returns for the first

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Redbirds Selected Fourth Nationally In Preseason AFCA FCS Coaches Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

After previously being selected as the No. 4 team in the Stats Perform FCS preseason Top 25, the Illinois State football team found themselves in that same exact

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢

Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮

Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches Poll

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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Redbirds Picked Second in MVFC Preseason Poll; 12 Redbirds Named To MVFC Preseason Watch List - Illinois State University Athletics

The Illinois State football team was picked second in the annual Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, as announced by the Conference office on Tuesday

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Four Redbirds Named Preseason FCS All-Americans By Stats Perform - Illinois State University Athletics

As the 2026 college football season quickly approaches, a quartet of Illinois State standouts have been tabbed as preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform on

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Illinois State Adds 2026 Week Zero Game Against St. Francis - Illinois State University Athletics

The Illinois State football program has announced that it will host in-state foe St. Francis (Ill.) to open the 2026 football season on Saturday, August 29, at 6

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

Full details on proposal inside 📲

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Big New Audiovisual Experience Headed to Illinois State from Daktronics - Illinois State University Athletics

Daktronics has partnered with Illinois State University to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display, totaling 2,025 square feet, and a Daktronics

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NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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Carpenter Hired As Redbird Football Running Backs Coach - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack has completed his coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, as he has announced the hiring of KeyShawn Carpenter as the team's new running backs coach. He replaces Mike Grant, who left for a position on the coaching staff at Iowa.

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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Dunn Hired As Redbird Football Quarterbacks Coach - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State head coach Brock Spack has completed his coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season, as he has announced the hiring of Bob Dunn as the team's new quarterbacks coach.

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Petersen Announces Retirement As Illinois State Football Offensive Coordinator - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State football offensive coordinator Tony Petersen has announced his retirement from the Redbird football coaching staff, after calling plays for the ISU offense for the past four seasons.

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Illinois State Football Golf Outing Set For April 10 - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State Athletics invites you to join Redbird football coaches, football student-athletes, alumni, fans, and community members on Friday, April 10, at the Weibring Golf Course for the 2026 ISU Football Golf Outing.

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Join Redbird Football For A 2026 Signing Class Celebration on Feb. 18 - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State head football coach Brock Spack and his staff will publicly announce the 2026 Redbird Football recruiting class at a celebration to be held inside the Aaron Leetch Club at Hancock Stadium the evening of Wednesday, February 18.

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Redbird Football Rounds Out 2026 Recruiting Class - Illinois State University Athletics

ISU head coach Brock Spack and his staff have completed the 2026 Illinois State recruiting signing class, as four high school standouts were added to the roster on the first day of the second football signing period. In addition, the staff officially welcomed six transfers to the program who are already on campus and will be participating in spring drills.

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

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Redbird Football Adds Rob Snyder As New Defensive Line Coach - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack has filled a vacancy on his coaching staff, as he announced the addition of assistant coach Rob Snyder as the program's new defensive line coach.

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Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊

B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

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Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board

Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

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Redbirds Drop Heartbreaker In Overtime To Bobcats, 35-34, in FCS Title Game - Illinois State University Athletics

In what is one of the most memorable FCS National Championship games ever, Illinois State came back from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game and send it to overtime against Montana State.

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Montana State Wins FCS Championship 🏆

Bobcats take down Illinois State 35-34 to claim 2nd-ever title in OT thriller

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Redbirds Wrap Media Day in Nashville, Set Sights on National Championship - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State football was in the spotlight Saturday ahead of its second-ever appearance in the FCS National Championship game, meeting with media members who arrived in the Music City from across the country.

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Redbirds And Bobcats Set For National Championship Matchup In Nashville - Illinois State University Athletics

When the 2025 FCS Selection Show aired it had Illinois State listed as one of the last four teams in the 24 team championship field, which meant the Redbirds would have to go on the road for the whole tournament to advance to the FCS Championship game.

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Redbird Athletics Announces $2.5 Million Gift To Football Program - Illinois State University Athletics

For the second time in program history, the Illinois State football team has advanced to the FCS National Championship game and will play for a national title on Monday, January 5, in Nashville against No. 2 Montana State.

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FCS National Championship Set

Montana State to face Illinois State on January 5

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Four Redbirds Earn All-America Honors From Stats Perform FCS - Illinois State University Athletics

Another day means more postseason honors for some Illinois State football stars, as four Redbirds were named to the 2025 Stats Perform FCS All-America Team on Wednesday.

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Special Playoff Edition Of The Brock Spack Show Airs Live Thursday From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State is headed back to the FCS Playoff semifinals for the first time since 2014, following the Redbirds' quarterfinal win on the road at No. 8 UC Davis. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against No. 12 Villanova at Schooners on Thursday on The Brock Spack Show, presented by Redbird Ale from DESTIHL.

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Redbird Football Watch Parties To Be Held at Barrel House, 93 Octane on Saturday - Illinois State University Athletics

NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird fans wanting to watch Illinois State football's FCS semifinal playoff game this Saturday in a fun and festive atmosphere have spots to do so, as Barrel House in Bloomington and 93 Octane Brewery in Elmhurst will host watch official watch parties as the Redbirds take on the Wildcats on ESPN2.

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Redbird Quartet Earn All-America Honors From The Associated Press - Illinois State University Athletics

More postseason awards have come in for Illinois State football standouts, as four Redbirds were named to The Associated Press FCS All-America team announced Tuesday.

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Five Redbirds Earn All-America Honors From FCS Football Central - Illinois State University Athletics

As the thrilling Illinois State postseason playoff run continues, some national postseason awards are starting to roll in as five Redbird standouts were selected for the fourth-annual FCS Football Central All-American Team on Monday. FCS Football Central on SI selects the annual team, which features 127 players representing 59 schools across all 13 conferences in 2025.

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Playoff Edition Of The Brock Spack Show Airs Live Thursday From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off a thrilling victory last Saturday over top-seeded North Dakota State, Illinois State will face a familiar foe this weekend as the Redbirds head California for the second-straight year to take on No. 8 seeded UC Davis on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.

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Redbird Football Watch Parties To Be Held at Barrel House, 93 Octane on Saturday - Illinois State University Athletics

Redbird fans wanting to watch Illinois State football's FCS quarterfinal playoff game this Saturday in a fun and festive atmosphere have spots to do so, as Barrel House in Bloomington and 93 Octane Brewery in Elmhurst.

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Redbirds Knock Off Top-Seeded North Dakota State On The Road, 29-28 - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter against defending FCS National champion and top-seeded North Dakota State on Saturday, as a touchdown pass from Tommy Rittenhouse to Daniel Sobkowicz with 1:00 minute remaining in the game pulled ISU within one. Rittenhouse then found Scotty Presson Jr.

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Redbird Football Watch Parties To Be Held at Barrel House, 93 Octane on Saturday - Illinois State University Athletics

Redbird fans wanting to watch Illinois State football's second round FCS Playoff game this Saturday in a fun and festive atmosphere have spots to do so, as Barrel House in Bloomington and 93 Octane Brewery in Elmhurst.

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Redbird Trio Earns MVFC All-Academic Honors - Illinois State University Athletics

A trio of Illinois State football student-athletes are among a list of 38 student-athletes named to the 2025 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete Team, as announced by the league office on Friday. Linebacker Mason Kaplan, quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse and offensive lineman Ben Wallace were each named selections in the annual vote by the league's sports information directors.

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Playoff Edition Of The Brock Spack Show Airs Live Thursday From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

Fresh off a First Round FCS Playoff victory last Saturday over No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana, Illinois State face a familiar foe this weekend as the Redbirds head to Fargo, North Dakota, to take on defending national champion and top seeded North Dakota State on Saturday.

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Redbird Football Adds 17 In 2026 Early Signing Class - Illinois State University Athletics

ISU head coach Brock Spack and his staff announced the 2026 Illinois State football early signing class Wednesday, as 17 student-athletes were added to the roster on National Signing Day.

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Six Redbirds Selected To 2025 MVFC All-Newcomer Team - Illinois State University Athletics

Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year Luke Mailander highlighted a group of six Illinois State football first-year standouts that were named to MVFC All-Newcomer Team on Tuesday by the league office. The squad recognizes players who made immediate impacts in their first seasons at their respective schools and was voted on by the league's head coaches, media members and sports information directors.

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Illinois State Athletics Announces Competitive Excellence Fee to Support Program Growth and Student-Athletes - Illinois State University Athletics

As anticipation builds for another exciting Redbird Football FCS Playoff run, Illinois State Athletics has announced the introduction of a Competitive Excellence Fee as part of the 2026 football season ticket renewal process.

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Niekamp, Mailander Earn Top Honors; 12 Redbirds Named 2025 All-MVFC Performers - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State standouts Tye Niekamp and Luke Mailander headlined a list of 12 Redbirds selected as 2025 All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selections on Monday in the annual vote conducted by the league's head coaches, media members and sports information directors.

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Strong Defensive Effort Propels Illinois State To 21-3 First Round Playoff Win at Southeastern Louisiana - Illinois State University Athletics

Illinois State has been stellar all season on the road and was once again on Saturday against Southeastern Louisiana, as the Redbirds (9-4) won their sixth straight road game with a strong defensive effort that featured four interceptions against the Lions (9-4) in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at Strawberry Stadium.

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Barrel House To Host Redbird Football Playoff Watch Party Saturday - Illinois State University Athletics

Redbird fans wanting to watch Illinois State football's first round FCS Playoff game this Saturday in a fun and festive atmosphere have a spot to do so, as Barrel House in Bloomington will host an Official Watch Party.

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Special Playoff Edition Of The Brock Spack Show Airs Live Tuesday From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

For the second-straight season, Illinois State has earned a spot in the 24-team FCS Playoff field and will travel to Hammond, Louisiana, on Saturday to take on No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Lions on TUESDAY at Schooners on The Brock Spack Show, presented by Redbird Ale from DESTIHL.

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Illinois State Set To Travel To Southeastern Louisiana For First Round of FCS Playoffs - Illinois State University Athletics

The Illinois State football players and coaches had a lot to cheer about Sunday morning inside the Aaron Leetch Club at Hancock Stadium, as the Redbirds were selected to participate in the 24-team 2025 FCS Playoff field. ISU will have a first-round road matchup at No.

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No. 11 Redbirds Return Home For Senior Day Contest Against No. 24 Salukis - Illinois State University Athletics

A lot is on the line in the season finale for No. 11 Illinois State against No. 24 Southern Illinois, as the Redbirds (8-3, 5-2 MVFC) look to bolster their playoff seeding and potentially maneuver their way into second place in the Missouri Valley Conference alone with a ninth victory.

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Head Out To The Brock Spack Show Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Winners of four straight and five out of their last six, the No. 11 ranked Illinois State football team returns home for the regular-season finale against No. 24 Southern Illinois for Senior Day on Saturday at Hancock Stadium. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Salukis at Schooners on Thursday at a SPECIAL TIME of 5:30 p.m.

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Redbirds Jump Three Spots In Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll To No. 11 - Illinois State University Athletics

Heading into the final week of the regular season, Illinois State (8-3, 5-2 MVFC) has jumped three spots to No. 11 in this week's Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. This comes on the heels of an impressive 35-21 road win over No.

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Head Out To The Brock Spack Show Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Winners of three straight and four out of their last five, the No. 13 ranked Illinois State football team will head to Brookings, South Dakota, for a pivotal conference matchup against No. 15 South Dakota State on Saturday. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Jackrabbits at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Redbirds Jump Four Spots In AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off one of its more impressive scoring outputs of the season, Illinois State has jumped four spots to No. 13 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. The Redbirds are one of seven Missouri Valley Football Conference teams ranked in this week's poll and are coming off an impressive 52-20 road win over Indiana State.

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Head Out To The Brock Spack Show Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Winners of two-straight games, the No. 16 ranked Illinois State Football team heads to Terre Haute, Indiana, on Saturday to take on Indiana State. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Sycamores at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m. at The Brock Spack Show, presented by Redbird Ale from DESTIHL.

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Head Out To The Brock Spack Show Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off a big road win over a nationally-ranked opponent in South Dakota last weekend, the No. 17 ranked Illinois State Football team returns home to start the month of November with a contest against Northern Iowa this Saturday on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.

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No. 17 Illinois State Returns Home To Face UNI - Illinois State University Athletics

As the calendar flips to November, the remaining Missouri Valley Football Conference games loom larger than ever for No. 17 Illinois State (5-3, 2-2 MVFC), as the Redbirds look to keep their playoff hopes alive against the Northern Iowa Panthers (2-6, 0-4 MVFC) on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium on Saturday.

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Redbird Football Game Time vs. Youngstown State Moved To Noon CT - Illinois State University Athletics

Due to expected inclement weather in the Bloomington-Normal area on Saturday afternoon, kickoff time for the Illinois State football game against Youngstown State on Saturday, Oct. 18, has been moved up to Noon CT. The game will still be broadcast live on Marquee Sports Network and streamed live on ESPN+ starting at Noon.

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The Brock Spack Show Airs Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

It's Homecoming Week at Illinois State, and the No. 9 ranked Redbirds are set to square off against No. 25 Youngstown State in an FCS Top 25 matchup on Saturday on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Penguins at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Redbirds and Penguins Set To Square Off In Top 25 Matchup On Homecoming '25 - Illinois State University Athletics

It's Week 8 of the college football season and the matchup between No. 25 Youngstown State and No. 9 Illinois State couldn't be more important, as both teams look to get their second win in conference play while keeping pace with the rest of the talented MVFC programs that are all over the Top 25 national rankings.

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The Brock Spack Show Airs Live From Schooners On Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off a tough battle with the No. 1 team in the country last Saturday, the No. 9/10 ranked Illinois State football team will head to Murray, Kentucky, this Saturday for a conference matchup against Murray State. ISU head Coach Brock Spack will preview this week's game against the Racers at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Head To The Brock Spack Show Thursday Live From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

The No. 6 ranked Illinois State football team faces its biggest challenge so far in 2025, when the Redbirds host No. 1 ranked and defending national champion North Dakota State on Saturday night at Hancock Stadium. ISU head coach Brock Spack will break down the matchup against the Bison at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Head To The Brock Spack Show Thursday Live From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

The No. 5 ranked Illinois State football team is on a bye week, following a thrilling double overtime win last Saturday at Hancock Stadium against North Alabama. ISU head coach Brock Spack will break down the memorable win against the Lions at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Redbirds Come In at No. 5 IN AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

In what proved to be a wild weekend in college football, Illinois State pulled out a thrilling 38-36 double overtime win in a marathon 6-plus hour contest last Saturday at Hancock Stadium over visiting North Alabama. That victory kept Illinois State in the Top 5 of the national FCS rankings, as the Redbirds were selected at No.

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Head To The Brock Spack Show Thursday Live From Schooners - Illinois State University Athletics

The non-conference portion of the 2025 football season ends this weekend, when No. 4 ranked Illinois State welcomes in North Alabama for a Family Weekend contest on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium on Saturday. ISU head coach Brock Spack will preview the upcoming matchup with the Lions at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Redbirds Remain At No. 4 IN AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll; Rise One Spot In Stats Perform Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off a 42-30 rivalry win on the road at Eastern Illinois on Saturday to improve to 2-1 on the year, Illinois State remained at No. 4 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. The Redbirds are one of seven Missouri Valley Football Conference teams ranked for the second-consecutive week in the poll.

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Head To Schooners On Thursday For The Brock Spack Show - Illinois State University Athletics

The No. 4 ranked Redbirds evened their season record at 1-1 last Saturday, with a 41-13 win over Morehead State in the home opener at Hancock Stadium. The focus now shifts to the 113th Mid-America Classic this Saturday in Charleston, as ISU takes on longtime rival Eastern Illinois.

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Redbirds, Panthers Set To Face Off In 113th Mid-America Classic - Illinois State University Athletics

One of the longest rivalries in FCS football continues on Saturday, when No. 4/7 ranked Illinois State (1-1) travels to Charleston to take on in-state foe Eastern Illinois (1-1) in the 113th meeting of the Mid-America Classic at O'Brien Field.

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Redbirds Jump Up To No. 4 IN AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

Following its 41-13 home opening win over Morehead State on Saturday to improve to 1-1 on the season, Illinois State jumped three spots to No. 4 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl. The Redbirds were one of seven Missouri Valley Football Conference teams ranked in this week's poll.

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No. 7 Redbirds Fly Away From Morehead State Eagles, 41-13, In Home Opener - Illinois State University Athletics

After an impressive first drive that led to a touchdown for visiting Morehead State, the Illinois State defense regrouped to record six sacks, nine tackles-for-loss and three turnovers the rest of the contest as the No.

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The Brock Spack Show Airs Live From Schooners on Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

The No. 7 ranked Redbirds held their own with the No. 18 team in the country last weekend in Norman against the Oklahoma Sooners, but they will look to even their season record with a win in the home opener this Saturday against Morehead State at Hancock Stadium.

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Redbirds Fall In Season Opener To No. 18 Oklahoma, 35-3 - Illinois State University Athletics

Playing in front of the largest crowd in program history, Illinois State battled with perennial powerhouse Oklahoma on Saturday night, but the Sooners' (1-0) offense led by quarterback John Mateer pulled away from the Redbirds (0-1) in the second half to secure a 35-3 victory in the season opener at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman.

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No. 6 Redbirds Ready For Challenge At Oklahoma - Illinois State University Athletics

Coming off an FCS playoff appearance in 2024 and several key players returning, Illinois State heads into the 2025 season with a lot of momentum and was picked No. 6 in both FCS preseason polls. However, the Redbirds will have a tall task ahead of them in the season opener in the form of perennial FBS powerhouse No.

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The Brock Spack Show Airs Live From Schooners on Thursday - Illinois State University Athletics

The 2025 Illinois State football season opener is just three days away, as the No. 6 ranked Illinois State football team heads to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on No. 18 ranked Oklahoma to open the season slate. ISU head coach Brock Spack will preview the upcoming matchup with the Sooners at Schooners on Thursday at 6 p.m.

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The Brock Spack Show Returns To Schooners On Thursdays This Fall - Illinois State University Athletics

A weekly Thursday tradition for Redbird Football fans will continue this fall when The Brock Spack Show, presented by Redbird Ale from Destihl, returns for the first of its weekly broadcasts on Thursday, August 28, live from Schooners in Bloomington beginning at 6 p.m.

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FALL CAMP REPORT 7: Redbirds Wrap Up Camp With Red-White Scrimmage - Illinois State University Athletics

On a hot day in the Twin Cities, the Illinois State football team welcomed new ISU students, family and friends to Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium on Saturday for the annual fall Red-White Scrimmage.

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Redbirds Selected Sixth Nationally In Preseason AFCA FCS Coaches Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

After previously being selected the No. 6 team in the Stats Perform FCS preseason Top 25, the Illinois State football team found themselves in that same exact spot in the preseason AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl.

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Redbirds Selected Sixth In Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Preseason Poll - Illinois State University Athletics

A run to the 2024 postseason and a great offseason has propelled the Illinois State football team into the upper echelon of FCS programs, as the Redbirds were picked sixth in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll announced on Monday.

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Hancock Stadium Turf Renamed Jay and Lori Bergman Field - Illinois State University Athletics

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees approved renaming the field at Hancock Stadium to the Jay and Lori Bergman Field. The Board approved the designation at its regular meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, in recognition of Jay Bergman's significant financial support and his more than 30 years of service to the University while serving as a member of the Illinois State University Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors.

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Redbirds Picked Fourth in MVFC Preseason Poll; 14 Redbirds Named To Watch List - Illinois State University Athletics

The Illinois State football team was picked fourth in the annual Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, as announced by the Conference office on Monday at the league's media day in Sioux Falls. A panel of league head coaches, communications directors, and media conducted the voting.

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Six Redbirds Named Preseason FCS All-Americans By Stats Perform - Illinois State University Athletics

As the 2025 college football season quickly approaches, a group of six Illinois State standouts have been tabbed as preseason FCS All-Americans by Stats Perform on Tuesday on the annual list.

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Richardson Hired As Redbird Football Defensive Backs Coach - Illinois State University Athletics

ISU head coach Brock Spack has filled a vacancy on his coaching staff with the hiring of Dru Richardson, who joins the Redbird Football staff as an assistant coach working with the defensive backs. Richardson will work alongside veteran Redbird assistant coach Cody Deti to mentor the ISU defensive backfield.

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Redbird Football Adds 2030 Game With Northwestern - Illinois State University Athletics

With games against FBS opponents already scheduled through 2029, Illinois State has added an in-state Big Ten Conference foe to its schedule in 2030 in the form Northwestern, the teams announced on Friday. The game will be played on August 31, 2030, in Evanston at the new Ryan Field which is set to open in 2026.

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Nine Redbirds Named To The 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society - Illinois State University Athletics

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) honored nine Illinois State football student-athletes among a record number of members for the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which comprises college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.

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Redbird Football Adds 2029 Game With Wisconsin - Illinois State University Athletics

With games against FBS opponents scheduled already through 2028, Illinois State has added a familiar name to its schedule in 2029 in the form of Big Ten Conference stalwart Wisconsin, the teams announced on Friday. The game will be played on September 8, 2029, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Seven Redbird Greats Named To MVFC 40th Anniversary Team - Illinois State University Athletics

A total of seven Illinois State football standouts have been voted among the best in Missouri Valley Football Conference history, as the league announced its 40th Anniversary Team on Tuesday. For 40 days, fans voted to recognize the league's all-time best players, with more than 2,000 ballots cast.

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Redbird Football 2025 Season Tickets On Sale February 17 - Illinois State University Athletics

Claim your seat and be part of all the Redbird Football excitement at Hancock Stadium in 2025 by purchasing your season ticket plan today.

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Redbird Football Announces 13 To February 2025 Recruiting Class - Illinois State University Athletics

ISU head coach Brock Spack and his staff announced additions to the 2025 Illinois State football signing class on Wednesday, as 13 student-athletes were added to the roster for the upcoming season. These additions are combined with the 18 previously announced in December to form the total class of 31 new Redbird student-athletes for 2025.

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