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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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