Himmelman named finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy

Football player blocking

Illinois State senior offensive tackle Drew Himmelman was named one of 12 finalists for the 2020 William V. Campbell Trophy® Presented by Mazda, as announced by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame on Thursday.

James Robinson named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month

James Robinson

Former Illinois State football player James Robinson (2015-19) was named the Offensive Rookie of the Month for his performance in the month of September, as announced by the National Football League (NFL) on Thursday morning.

James Robinson sets NFL record in debut

Running back James Robinson carrying the football

Former Illinois State football player James Robinson (2016-19) made waves this weekend, breaking the NFL record for most yards by an undrafted rookie running back in a Week 1 game on Sunday, helping the Jacksonville Jaguars come from behind to defeat the Indianapolis Colts, 27-20.

Special 2020 Redbird Football season ticket prices extended

After a 10-5 campaign that culminated in an FCS Playoff quarterfinals loss to the eventual national champion North Dakota State, Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack and the Redbirds are poised for an exciting 2020 campaign. 

Robinson, Kirk agree to free agent deals following the NFL Draft

James Robinson and Luther Kirk

After not hearing their names called during the 2020 NFL Draft, Illinois State All-Americans James Robinson and Luther Kirk did not have to wait long before getting their shots in the NFL as both quickly agreed to undrafted free agent deals that same evening.

Take advantage of special 2020 Redbird football season ticket prices

football team running onto field

After a 10-5 campaign that culminated in an FCS Playoff quarterfinals loss to the eventual national champion North Dakota State, Illinois State football head coach Brock Spack and the Redbirds have a goal to grow the season ticket base to 2,020 accounts by April 11, the date of this year’s annual spring game.