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'Championships' main goal for Redbird football entering season

'Championships' main goal for Redbird football entering season

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Spack announces 2019 captains after red-white scrimmage

Spack announces 2019 captains after red-white scrimmage

Updated 9 hrs ago

Mike Prior among MVC Hall of Fame Class of 2020 selections

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Mike Prior among MVC Hall of Fame Class of 2020 selections

Updated 8 hrs ago

ISU football ranked No. 15 in Preseason STATS FCS poll

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ISU football ranked No. 15 in Preseason STATS FCS poll

Updated 13 hrs ago

Bohlken named to FCS Punter of the Year Award watch list

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Bohlken named to FCS Punter of the Year Award watch list

Updated 13 hrs ago

Robinson named to Walter Payton Award watch list

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Robinson named to Walter Payton Award watch list

Jul 31, 2019

Four Redbird defensive players named to MVFC preseason team

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Four Redbird defensive players named to MVFC preseason team

Updated 13 hrs ago

ISU lands four players on MVFC preseason team

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ISU lands four players on MVFC preseason team

Jul 30, 2019

ISU football selected third in MVFC preseason poll

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ISU football selected third in MVFC preseason poll

Jul 30, 2019

Lewallen: ISU football fans should expect big season

Lewallen: ISU football fans should expect big season

Jul 26, 2019

ISU football, volleyball single-game tickets on sale July 25

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ISU football, volleyball single-game tickets on sale July 25

Jul 22, 2019

ISU approves sale of beer and wine at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena

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ISU approves sale of beer and wine at Hancock Stadium and Redbird Arena

Jul 18, 2019

Five Redbirds earn WGCA Academic Honors

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Five Redbirds earn WGCA Academic Honors

Jul 17, 2019

Redbird football adds offseason transfers

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Redbird football adds offseason transfers

Jun 25, 2019

Buccaneers sign Schnell after impressive rookie minicamp

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Buccaneers sign Schnell after impressive rookie minicamp

May 12, 2019

Schnell shock: ISU wideout Spencer Schnell talks invites from Bears, Buccaneers rookie mini-camps

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Schnell shock: ISU wideout Spencer Schnell talks invites from Bears, Buccaneers rookie mini-camps

May 2, 2019

Junior transfer Jeff Proctor brings winning mindset to Illinois State football

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Junior transfer Jeff Proctor brings winning mindset to Illinois State football

Apr 24, 2019

Bears' coach Matt Nagy shines at Evening of Stars Gala in Normal

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Bears' coach Matt Nagy shines at Evening of Stars Gala in Normal

Apr 18, 2019

Podcast: Redbird Report: Sports Eds gloss over ISU baseball, football, men's basketball

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Podcast: Redbird Report: Sports Eds gloss over ISU baseball, football, men's basketball

Apr 15, 2019

Redbird football impresses at Spring Showcase

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Redbird football impresses at Spring Showcase

Apr 13, 2019

Illinois State football welcomes return of former Redbird C.J. Irvin

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Illinois State football welcomes return of former Redbird C.J. Irvin

Apr 4, 2019

Senior quarterback Brady Davis earns sixth year of eligibility

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Senior quarterback Brady Davis earns sixth year of eligibility

Mar 27, 2019

Spring cleaning: Davis, Spack reset ISU football's standard

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Spring cleaning: Davis, Spack reset ISU football's standard

Mar 19, 2019

Bears' coach Matt Nagy set as next speaker in Blo-No's Evening of the Stars gala

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Bears' coach Matt Nagy set as next speaker in Blo-No's Evening of the Stars gala

Feb 1, 2019

Vidette Sports staff makes Super Bowl LIII predictions

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Vidette Sports staff makes Super Bowl LIII predictions

Feb 1, 2019

NIU names former running back star Hammock as new head coach

NIU names former running back star Hammock as new head coach

Jan 18, 2019

Redbird football fills wide receivers coach vacancy

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Redbird football fills wide receivers coach vacancy

Jan 7, 2019

Can Bears ground Eagles? Check the numbers

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Can Bears ground Eagles? Check the numbers

Jan 2, 2019

Redbird football adds 11 recruits, three transfers for 2019 season

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Redbird football adds 11 recruits, three transfers for 2019 season

Dec 20, 2018

Robinson listed on AP FCS All-America Team

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Robinson listed on AP FCS All-America Team

Dec 12, 2018

North Dakota State head football coach hired at Kansas State

North Dakota State head football coach hired at Kansas State

Dec 11, 2018

Brady's 'Birds poised for bounceback

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Brady's 'Birds poised for bounceback

Dec 9, 2018

Eight Redbirds earn All-MVFC honors, three make All-First Team

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Eight Redbirds earn All-MVFC honors, three make All-First Team

Nov 26, 2018

Redbirds finish strong in season finale against YSU, 35-28

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Redbirds finish strong in season finale against YSU, 35-28

Nov 17, 2018

Barlas: Turning tides of ISU football's demise

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Barlas: Turning tides of ISU football's demise

Nov 14, 2018

'Birds bounced out of FCS rankings

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'Birds bounced out of FCS rankings

Nov 12, 2018

'Birds stumped in final road test at Indiana State, 28-23

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'Birds stumped in final road test at Indiana State, 28-23

Nov 10, 2018

ISU football geared for decisive Sycamore clash

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ISU football geared for decisive Sycamore clash

Nov 7, 2018

Redbirds slip in FCS polls for third straight week

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Redbirds slip in FCS polls for third straight week

Nov 5, 2018

ISU football clawed by Panthers for third straight loss

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ISU football clawed by Panthers for third straight loss

Nov 3, 2018

Redbirds ready for pivotal MVFC matchup against UNI Panthers

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Redbirds ready for pivotal MVFC matchup against UNI Panthers

Oct 31, 2018

Redbirds slide in latest FCS rankings

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Redbirds slide in latest FCS rankings

Oct 29, 2018

Redbirds trampled by Jackrabbits for back-to-back losses

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Redbirds trampled by Jackrabbits for back-to-back losses

Oct 27, 2018

South side of the line: 'Birds ready for battle against Jackrabbits

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South side of the line: 'Birds ready for battle against Jackrabbits

Oct 24, 2018

Romeo McKnight flourishing with every opportunity

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Romeo McKnight flourishing with every opportunity

Oct 23, 2018

ISU drops two spots in latest FCS polls

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ISU drops two spots in latest FCS polls

Oct 22, 2018

Redbirds fall to No. 1 ranked North Dakota State 28-14

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Redbirds fall to No. 1 ranked North Dakota State 28-14

Oct 20, 2018

Brady Davis Homecoming v. SIU

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Taking Bison by the horns: ISU flies into vital Top-10 showdown

Oct 17, 2018

Himmelman named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week

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Himmelman named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week

Oct 15, 2018

Illinois State sits at No. 8 in latest FCS polls

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Illinois State sits at No. 8 in latest FCS polls

Oct 15, 2018

Podcast: Redbird Report on ISU's Homecoming victory against SIU

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Podcast: Redbird Report on ISU's Homecoming victory against SIU

Oct 15, 2018

North Dakota to join MVFC

North Dakota to join MVFC

Jan 27, 2017

Tyree Horton joins Redbird football

Tyree Horton joins Redbird football

Jan 21, 2017

Redbirds set to host national signing day party

Redbirds set to host national signing day party

Jan 19, 2017

Spelman, Harris named All-MVFC First Team

Spelman, Harris named All-MVFC First Team

Nov 28, 2016

Redbirds gear up for third-straight playoff appearance

Redbirds gear up for third-straight playoff appearance

Nov 23, 2016

ISU football team plays waiting game on possible playoffs

ISU football team plays waiting game on possible playoffs

Nov 16, 2016

Illinois State football jumps back in to the FCS Coaches Poll Top 25

Illinois State football jumps back in to the FCS Coaches Poll Top 25

Nov 14, 2016

MVFC names Bello Newcomer of the Week

MVFC names Bello Newcomer of the Week

Nov 14, 2016

ISU keeps playoff hopes alive with shutout win over Missouri State

ISU keeps playoff hopes alive with shutout win over Missouri State

Nov 13, 2016

ISU cruises past MSU, 37-0

ISU cruises past MSU, 37-0

Nov 12, 2016

ISU takes on Bears in final home game of season

ISU takes on Bears in final home game of season

Nov 11, 2016

Staying alive; Illinois State defeats Western, 31-26

Staying alive; Illinois State defeats Western, 31-26

Nov 6, 2016

ISU travels to No. 12 Western; Redbirds have not lost to Leathernecks since 2011

ISU travels to No. 12 Western; Redbirds have not lost to Leathernecks since 2011

Nov 4, 2016

Spelman named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week

Spelman named MVFC Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 31, 2016

Illinois State picks off first place South Dakota State on Spack Stache Bash day

Illinois State picks off first place South Dakota State on Spack Stache Bash day

Oct 29, 2016

Cornelison to sing the national anthem at ISU football game Saturday

Cornelison to sing the national anthem at ISU football game Saturday

Oct 24, 2016

'Birds comeback attempt falls short at South Dakota, fall 27-24

'Birds comeback attempt falls short at South Dakota, fall 27-24

Oct 23, 2016

ISU football travels to South Dakota

ISU football travels to South Dakota

Oct 21, 2016

Special 'Spack Stach Bash' tailgate Prior to SDSU game

Special 'Spack Stach Bash' tailgate Prior to SDSU game

Oct 21, 2016

ISU's 2017 football schedule released

ISU's 2017 football schedule released

Oct 21, 2016

And here's to you, Mr. Robinson

And here's to you, Mr. Robinson

Oct 20, 2016

Keene selected as MVC defensive player of the week

Keene selected as MVC defensive player of the week

Oct 17, 2016

'Birds snap skid, defeat Salukis 31-28

'Birds snap skid, defeat Salukis 31-28

Oct 16, 2016

IWU to play Carroll for first time in 25 Years

IWU to play Carroll for first time in 25 Years

Oct 15, 2016

Meredith shows skill versus Colts

Meredith shows skill versus Colts

Oct 15, 2016

Stop the Salukis: MVFC bottom-feeders Illinois State and Southern Illinois seek first conference victory Saturday at Hancock Stadium

Stop the Salukis: MVFC bottom-feeders Illinois State and Southern Illinois seek first conference victory Saturday at Hancock Stadium

Oct 12, 2016

ISU football drops out of rankings

ISU football drops out of rankings

Oct 10, 2016

Youngstown defeats Illinois State in battle of the birds

Youngstown defeats Illinois State in battle of the birds

Oct 8, 2016

Redbird Beat Oct. 6

Redbird Beat Oct. 6

Oct 6, 2016

University of Illinois plans updates to Memorial Stadium

University of Illinois plans updates to Memorial Stadium

Oct 3, 2016

Tolentino: Redbird Football is missing 'it'

Tolentino: Redbird Football is missing 'it'

Oct 2, 2016

GAME PREVIEW: Redbirds flock north to take on the Bison

GAME PREVIEW: Redbirds flock north to take on the Bison

Sep 28, 2016

'Birds fall flat at Indiana State, drop second straight

'Birds fall flat at Indiana State, drop second straight

Sep 25, 2016

Speedy Spencer Schnell having a breakout season for Redbirds

Speedy Spencer Schnell having a breakout season for Redbirds

Sep 21, 2016

Illinois State drops to No. 9 in STATS FCS Poll

Illinois State drops to No. 9 in STATS FCS Poll

Sep 21, 2016

Illinois State falls to in-state rival Eastern Illinois 24-21 in 105th Mid-American Classic

Illinois State falls to in-state rival Eastern Illinois 24-21 in 105th Mid-American Classic

Sep 17, 2016

Game preview: Family Weekend showdown vs. EIU

Game preview: Family Weekend showdown vs. EIU

Sep 15, 2016

Redbird Football jumps to No. 5 in national polls

Redbird Football jumps to No. 5 in national polls

Sep 13, 2016

Lee named MVFC offensive lineman of the week

Lee named MVFC offensive lineman of the week

Sep 12, 2016

Illinois approves $21 million contract for Lovie

Illinois approves $21 million contract for Lovie

Sep 9, 2016

Redbird football hopes to continue success against Northwestern

Redbird football hopes to continue success against Northwestern

Sep 8, 2016

Redbirds soar over Valparaiso in home opener

Redbirds soar over Valparaiso in home opener

Sep 3, 2016

Previewing the 2016-17 Illinois State football team's offense

Previewing the 2016-17 Illinois State football team's offense

Sep 1, 2016

Video: Vidette Redbird Beat | August 31, 2016

Video: Vidette Redbird Beat | August 31, 2016

Aug 31, 2016

Underwood released by Oakland

Underwood released by Oakland

Aug 31, 2016

Missouri State still awaits announcement of starting quarterback

Missouri State still awaits announcement of starting quarterback

Aug 29, 2016

Watch out for Warrum

Watch out for Warrum

Aug 25, 2016

Kolbe finds end zone twice in scrimmage

Kolbe finds end zone twice in scrimmage

Aug 21, 2016

Illinois State picked to finish 4th in MVFC preseason poll

Illinois State picked to finish 4th in MVFC preseason poll

Aug 3, 2016

Three's Company: Trio of Redbird football players named to All-American roster

Three's Company: Trio of Redbird football players named to All-American roster

Aug 2, 2016

ISU's Rivera tagged with national 'good works' recognition

ISU's Rivera tagged with national 'good works' recognition

Jul 13, 2016

Dicken, Clark replace Beathard as co-offensive coordinator

Dicken, Clark replace Beathard as co-offensive coordinator

Jun 22, 2016

ISU football embarks on training: Redbirds begin individual workouts

ISU football embarks on training: Redbirds begin individual workouts

Jun 15, 2016

Redbirds aim for third straight MVFC title

Redbirds aim for third straight MVFC title

Jun 7, 2016

Former Redbird Grigsby earns spot on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Redbird Grigsby earns spot on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Jun 3, 2016

NFL Birds: Group of former Illinois State standouts join professional football ranks

NFL Birds: Group of former Illinois State standouts join professional football ranks

May 2, 2016

Working over Wentz: Previewing the top FCS prospect in NFL Draft history

Working over Wentz: Previewing the top FCS prospect in NFL Draft history

Apr 28, 2016

Conversation with Corwin: Q & A with the former Redbird defensive end

Conversation with Corwin: Q & A with the former Redbird defensive end

Apr 27, 2016

Cool, calm and under Kolbe

Cool, calm and under Kolbe

Apr 25, 2016

Catching up with Coprich: Q & A with the former Redbird as he prepares for upcoming NFL Draft

Catching up with Coprich: Q & A with the former Redbird as he prepares for upcoming NFL Draft

Apr 14, 2016

ISU football announces game schedule; open at home Sept. 3 vs Valpo

ISU football announces game schedule; open at home Sept. 3 vs Valpo

Mar 23, 2016

Rodewald: Lovie Smith biggest hire in Illini history

Rodewald: Lovie Smith biggest hire in Illini history

Mar 11, 2016

Coprich impresses NFL Combine scouts

Coprich impresses NFL Combine scouts

Mar 2, 2016

NFL Draft analysts weigh in on Coprich in Scouting Combine

NFL Draft analysts weigh in on Coprich in Scouting Combine

Feb 17, 2016

Vidette Sports predicts Super Bowl 50

Vidette Sports predicts Super Bowl 50

Feb 3, 2016

Recap: ISU football enjoys successful signing day

Recap: ISU football enjoys successful signing day

Feb 3, 2016

Bloomington Edge to kick off indoor football season at U.S. Cellular Coliseum

Bloomington Edge to kick off indoor football season at U.S. Cellular Coliseum

Feb 2, 2016

St. Louis Rams relocating to Los Angeles

St. Louis Rams relocating to Los Angeles

Jan 16, 2016

ISU to play at Northwestern in 2016; will also visit ND State

ISU to play at Northwestern in 2016; will also visit ND State

Jan 15, 2016

Carpenter: ISU football: a program on the rise

Carpenter: ISU football: a program on the rise

Jan 10, 2016

Carpenter: Future is bright for Illinois State football

Carpenter: Future is bright for Illinois State football

Dec 17, 2015

FCS Semifinals Primer: Sam Houston State, Richmond look to pull off upsets

FCS Semifinals Primer: Sam Houston State, Richmond look to pull off upsets

Dec 16, 2015

Redbird season comes to an end with 39-27 loss to Richmond

Redbird season comes to an end with 39-27 loss to Richmond

Dec 15, 2015

Redbird season comes to an end with 39-27 loss to Richmond

Redbird season comes to an end with 39-27 loss to Richmond

Dec 11, 2015

Game Preview: No. 7 Richmond at No. 2 Illinois State

Dec 10, 2015

Tolentino: Atrocious attendance for FCS Playoffs at Hancock Stadium

Tolentino: Atrocious attendance for FCS Playoffs at Hancock Stadium

Dec 6, 2015

FCS Quarterfinals Preview

FCS Quarterfinals Preview

Dec 6, 2015

Survive and advance: Redbirds grind out win to FCS Quarterfinals

Dec 6, 2015

Survive and Advance: Redbirds grind out 36-19 playoff win over Western Illinois

Dec 5, 2015

The road back to Frisco: No. 2 ISU looks for title game redemption

The road back to Frisco: No. 2 ISU looks for title game redemption

Dec 2, 2015

FCS Round 2 Preview

Dec 2, 2015

Illini RB Foster to transfer

Dec 1, 2015

FCS Playoffs Preview

Nov 27, 2015

The Road to Frisco

Nov 22, 2015

Redbirds earn share of Missouri Valley crown with 46-0 win over South Dakota

Redbirds earn share of Missouri Valley crown with 46-0 win over South Dakota

Nov 21, 2015

Game Preview: No. 6 Illinois State vs. South Dakota

Game Preview: No. 6 Illinois State vs. South Dakota

Nov 18, 2015

ISU remains at #6 in STATS FCS poll

Nov 17, 2015

Avaloy earns MVFC nod

Nov 16, 2015

Coprich earns MVFC Offensive POW

Nov 16, 2015

The dawg days: Redbird football surges past Salukis

Nov 15, 2015

Second half surge pushes Redbirds past Salukis, 42-21

Nov 14, 2015

Game Preview: No. 6 Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois

Nov 12, 2015

Rodewald: 'I' is for interim

Nov 10, 2015

Warrum awarded MVFC Offensive POW

Nov 10, 2015

ISU falls to #6 in STATS FCS Poll

Nov 10, 2015

Illinois fires Athletic Director Mike Thomas

Nov 9, 2015

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