Oklahoma opens the 2025 season against an NCAA Division I FCS opponent. The Sooners host Illinois State of the Missouri Valley Conference on Saturday, Aug. 30. The Redbirds went 10-4 a year ago ...

Illinois State Redbirds football has six FBS road opponents set, one each season until 2030. Here is every game date and ISU's history in the matchups.

Illinois State Redbirds football has six FBS road opponents set, one each season until 2030. Here is every game date and ISU's history in the matchups.

NORMAL — Illinois State football coach Brock Spack continues to restock his secondary and also has signed a linebacker, a defensive lineman and an offensive lineman. The Redbirds have added ...

NORMAL — Former University of Illinois tight end Nick True has signed a scholarship agreement to transfer to Illinois State and join the Redbirds' football team.

Madison, WI– On Friday afternoon, Illinois State football announced a future matchup with Wisconsin to be played in Madison. This matchup is set to be played on September 8, 2029, as part of the ...

The championship ring is filled with nods to the turnaround football season, according to photos posted to social media by an Illini assistant.

The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 10-10, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. Illinois State is fifth in the MVC scoring 76.1 points while shooting 48.2% from the field.

The Sooners open their 2025 campaign against Illinois State, which was among the best FCS teams a year ago.