Author: Kole Schipper
NORMAL, Ill. – For the Illinois State senior running back, the journey through college football has been one of growth — physically, mentally, and as a leader. Since arriving in Normal, Wenkers Wright has developed into one of the team’s most consistent and reliable playmakers, carving out a role that reflects both his talent and […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State was able to claw out a victory over the North Alabama Lions this past weekend in a 38-36 win. The game came down to the second overtime. This game also included 2 rain delays, and a total game time of 5 hours and 56 minutes. ISU will walk into a bye […]
IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Football is coming off a 42-30 victory over the Eastern Illinois Panthers, where veteran leaders Tommy Rittenhouse and Wenkers Wright led the charge. Rittenhouse threw for 299 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Wenkers added 3 more touchdowns on the ground and 94 rushing yards. They head […]
NORMAL, Ill. -Illinois State Football took a trip to Charleston, IL, to play a Week 3 game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers. The Redbirds and Panthers met for their 113th matchup, and it was all Redbirds in this matchup, as they would score in every quarter of this contest. This brings the Illinois State Redbirds […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Coming off a Week 1 loss against a highly touted and nationally ranked (FBS) Oklahoma squad, the Redbirds are happy to be back home and fully healthy. Illinois State Football is looking to bounce back from a 35-3 loss to the 18th ranked Oklahoma Sooners, but Coach Brock Spack is happy to […]
NORMAL, Ill. – Fresh off a 10-win season and a return to the FCS playoffs in 2024, Illinois State football kicks off the 2025 campaign with another marquee matchup on the national stage. Last year, the Redbirds faced off against FBS opponent Iowa in Week 1. This year, the Redbirds travel to Norman, Oklahoma, this […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Coach Spack stepped up the microphone prior to a huge matchup in the second round of the FCS D1 Football Playoffs against the Aggies from UC Davis. The #5 seeded Aggies were off last week with a first-round playoff bye, but the Birds were in action against […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Redbirds approach the final week of the regular season with high hopes for the playoffs, but they still have one more opponent to take care of before worrying about the Postseason. Following a 31-19 victory over Indiana State, Coach Spack embraced the microphone after dominating […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Coming off a big road victory over the UNI Panthers 31-9, Coach Spack approached the microphone with some confidence. The Redbirds are 4-1 in their last 5 games and are currently on a 3-game winning streak heading into the second to last week of the regular season. […]
Image Courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – Redbirds used their off-week to perfection, coming off that bye with a 23-16 over Youngstown State at home. The Birds have played well at home so far this season, with a 3-2 record at Hancock Stadium, but ISU will take to the road this week and take […]