Illinois State Set to Travel To Southeastern Louisiana For First Round of FCS Playoffs
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NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State football will travel to Hammond, Louisiana, to take on Southeastern Louisiana in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs. The game is scheduled for Saturday, November 30th at 1:00 PM CT.
The Redbirds earned an at-large bid to the 24-team playoff field after finishing the regular season with an 8-3 overall record and a 6-2 mark in Missouri Valley Football Conference play. Southeastern Louisiana won the Southland Conference Championship with a 9-2 overall record and a 7-1 conference record, earning the conference’s automatic bid.
this marks illinois State’s seventh appearance in the FCS Playoffs, and the first as 2014. The Redbirds are looking for their first playoff win as 1985.
Tickets will be available for purchase through Southeastern Louisiana’s athletic website. Further details regarding watch and listen options will be released later this week.
Stay tuned to GoRedbirds.com for more details and updates on the upcoming playoff game.
Illinois State Redbirds Prepare for Second Consecutive Playoff appearance
The Illinois State Redbirds football team is poised for their second straight playoff appearance, a feat not accomplished as a three-year run from 2014-2016. With an overall record of 8-4, the Redbirds finished the regular season strong, winning four of their last five games. This marks the sixth eight-win season under Head Coach Brock Spack and the eighth in program history.
Playoff History & Recent Performance
Illinois State boasts an 11-9 all-time record in playoff games. Last season, the team secured a first-round victory against Southeast Missouri state before falling to no. 5 seed UC Davis in the second round. https://goredbirds.com/sports/football/schedule
Coach Spack has an 8-6 playoff record during his tenure at Illinois State, highlighted by a memorable run to the FCS National Championship game in 2014 against North Dakota State. https://goredbirds.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/brock-spack
road Success & Regular Season Highlights
The Redbirds have demonstrated impressive performance away from home, winning five consecutive FCS road games and achieving an 11-3 overall road record over the past two seasons. Their season began with a competitive showing against FBS opponent Oklahoma.
Looking Ahead
The Illinois State Redbirds are ready to build on their recent successes and make a strong push in the upcoming playoffs. Fans can stay updated on all things Redbirds through GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App, which provide access to tickets, donation opportunities, multimedia content, and merchandise.
Key Takeaways:
* Illinois State is making back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time as 2014-2016.
* The redbirds finished the regular season with an 8-4 record, winning four of their last five games.
* Head Coach Brock Spack has an 8-6 playoff record at ISU, including a championship game appearance in 2014.
* ISU has excelled on the road, going 11-3 in their last two seasons.
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