With help from the Redbird Athletics crew, here’s a look at 10 of the biggest individual games in school history. They’re in no particular order, and we could’ve easily added more.
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Know your enemy: Inside look at North Dakota State
We joke. How can the North Dakota State Bison be the enemy? Illinois State and North Dakota State share a lot in common.
New Redbird fan? Your Redbird cheat sheet for game day
For more casual fans, or alumni who haven’t been on campus recently, this remarkable 13-1 team and its star players may be less familiar. That’s OK. There’s plenty of room on the bandwagon.
Things to do before kickoff in Frisco, Texas
Frisco may have been a tiny watering hole in the 1800s, but it’s now the second fastest-growing city in the nation, with a population of nearly 145,000.
Redbirds reach title game: What fans are saying
Fans were sharing their Redbird pride on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on Saturday. Here are some of our favorite photos and tweets from Saturday’s historic day.
Redbirds win! Ticket info and fan HQ set for championship game
The Illinois State Redbirds will play for the FCS national championship for the first time in program history! The Redbirds will play at noon (CT) Saturday, January 10, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Winter commencement: Your best photos and tweets
More than 1,300 students participated in Saturday’s winter commencement ceremonies at Redbird Arena. Here are the top photos and tweets using #RedbirdProud.
Everything fans need to know for Saturday’s big game
Everything you need to know for the big Illinois State football game December 20, including watch parties, team send-off, TV/radio listings, and more.
Photos: Redbirds give back for the holidays
The holidays are a busy time for Illinois State students, squeezing in finals week between Thanksgiving and a month-long winter break. Yet Redbirds still made time to give back during the holiday season.
Students, alumni gear up for big Redbird playoff game
Saturday is a big day for senior Chris Roehl, and not just because he’s graduating. The Orland Park native is a die-hard Redbird football fan and his team is visiting Eastern Washington for a quarterfinal playoff matchup.