Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL- After picking up a victory against Western Illinois on Saturday, head coach Brock Spack announced Sunday that the Redbirds will forgo the rest of the season. Spack says the decision came down to the health and safety of the players and certify their readiness for the fall season. “I have wrestled with this decision for a couple weeks now, but I feel like it’s a necessary […]
Image courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL- With both teams coming into the game with a 0-3 record, it will be the first time they have met winless against each other since 1906. The Redbirds have played back-to-back top-five teams on the road but will return home this weekend. In those two games, ISU put up a combined score of just 23 points compared to their opponent's 42 points. The Redbird defense […]
Photo courtesy of goredbirds.com NORMAL - For the first time since March, ISU fans will be available to attend a home sporting event. The Illinois State Athletic department announced Friday that Hancock Stadium will host season ticket holders, ISU students and player families. In conjunction with the State of Illinois, there will be no tailgating outside of Hancock Stadium this year. Parking lots and doors to the stadium will open […]
NORMAL -Redbird seniors are leaving Hancock Stadium on a high note. Senior day opened with the ‘Birds defense forcing an early turnover on the second Missouri State drive of the day when cornerback Devin Taylor intercepted a tipped pass inside the attacking red zone, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by the Redbirds pushed them fifteen yards back.That penalty would prove to be costly as the Bears’ defense would force a […]
NORMAL - Redbird Football will be looking to send the Seniors out on a high note in their final game at Hancock Stadium. After upsetting No. 4 SDSU last week, the No. 7 Illinois State Redbirds (7-3, 4-2 MVFC) look to make it two straight as they host the Missouri State Bears (1-8, 1-5 MVFC) on Senior Day. "They're a great group of guys," said Head Coach Brock Spack. "They've […]
NORMAL - The No. 10 Redbirds (4-2, 1-1 MVFC) head on the road to face in state rival Western Illinois (0-6, 0-2 MVFC) on Saturday afternoon. The Redbirds are 2-1 against in-state opponents this season. After playing 3 sides of the compass (Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Eastern Illinois), they head into their final in-state matchup of the season against a conference opponent. "Should be another tough battle," said Head […]
NORMAL- This will be one Family Day to forget for the Redbirds. The Illinois State Redbirds were defeated on Saturday afternoon by the FCS and MVC leading North Dakota State Bison leaving the Birds with a 3-2 record. The Bison defense thwarted the Redbird offense, allowing only a field goal to the Birds. Coming into the game, North Dakota led the FCS in fewest touchdowns allowed with only 5. The […]
NORMAL – The No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds (3-1) will play No. 1 North Dakota State Bison (4-0) this Saturday from Hancock Stadium to open Missouri Valley Football Conference play. ISU Head Coach Brock Spack has a long history with North Dakota State that has not been kind to him, as he has lost his last seven matchups against the Bison, culminating in a 2-7 mark. Spack sees a focus […]
NORMAL - The 21st night of September was certainly a night to remember for Brock Spack and Redbird Football. Illinois State extended their winning streak to three games Saturday night after they defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 40-27. The ‘Birds began the day in a bit of trouble, as running back James Roberson fumbled on his first carry of the day and the Lumberjacks recovered at the ISU 18 yard […]
