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North Dakota edges Illinois State 22-21 on Gaven Ziebarth's TD in closing seconds
— Gaven Ziebarth rushed for two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 1-yarder with 25 seconds remaining, and North Dakota beat Illinois State 22-21 on Saturday in a battle of teams...
NCAAF
Blakemore runs for 169 yards and 3 TDs to lead Illinois State past Murray State 44-7
— Mason Blakemore ran for 169 yards and three touchdowns to power Illinois State to a 44-7 win over Murray State on Saturday.
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NCAAF
Blakemore runs for 2 TDs, Wright scores late and Illinois State beats Missouri State 36-35
— Mason Blakemore ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Wenkers Wright drove the ball into the end zone with 38 seconds left and Illinois State beat Missouri State 36-35 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Pesek-Hickson scores 2 TDs and Northern Iowa holds off Illinois State 24-21
— Amauri Pesek-Hickson ran for two touchdowns and Northern Iowa beat Illinois State 24-21 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Lastovka's last-second field goal lifts Youngstown State over Illinois State 41-38
— Mitch Davidson threw a career-high four touchdown passes and Andrew Lastovka kicked a 37-yard field goal as time ran out to give Youngstown State a 41-38 win over Illinois State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Zack Annexstad throws 4 TD passes, leads Illinois State in 44-7 rout over Indiana State
— Zack Annexstad threw four touchdown passes to lead Illinois State in a 44-7 rout over Indiana State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Annexstad, Mueller accumulate TDs in Illinois State's 47-17 win over Lindenwood
— Zack Annexstad threw two touchdowns and Cole Mueller ran for two and Illinois State never trailed in its 47-17 win over Lindenwood on Saturday.
NCAAF
Illinois State uses big plays to race past Dayton 41-0
— Mason Blakemore scored on a 71-yard run, Daniel Sobkowicz hauled in a 47-yard touchdown pass and Illinois State beat Dayton 41-0 in a season opener on Saturday.
NCAAF
FAU's 'Nite Owls' threads highlight Week 9's top college football uniforms
Several schools pulled out exceptional gear for Week 9 of the college football season -- including FAU, Tennessee and Washington State.
NCAAF
The best college football uniforms in Week 7: Lights out, honoring history and color coordination
Oregon, Kansas and Boise State brought fashion to the gridiron, highlighting some of the best fits in college football for Week 7.
NCAAF
FCS Week 6 viewers guide: Games and storylines to watch
James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.
NCAAF
FCS Week 5 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota and North Dakota State meet in a crowded and raucous Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Deion Sanders' Jackson State squad looks to move to 4-0.
NCAAF
FCS Week 4 viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
It's Week 4 of the FCS spring season and the Missouri Valley Conference takes center stage, while Deion goes for 3-0 and Nicholls and Sam Houston meet in a top-12 tussle.
NCAAF
FCS viewer's guide: Games and storylines to watch
North Dakota State looks to bounce back after a baffling blowout loss, Deion Sanders and Jackson State face the first test of the season, and newly anointed No. 1 James Madison has a chance to prove its ranking.
Illinois State
NCAAF
James Robinson's NFL draft profile
Check out highlights from Illinois State's speedster of a running back James Robinson.
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NCAAF
NDSU gets past Illinois State 9-3 to reach FCS semifinals
Griffin Crosa kicked three second-quarter field goals and North Dakota State's defense did the rest as the defending national champion Bison beat Illinois State 9-3 in an FCS quarterfinal on Saturday.
NCAAF
Lance's 55-yard pass sets up a North Dakota State FG
Trey Lance goes deep and connects with Christian Watson for a 55-yard gain, which would set North Dakota State up for a field goal.
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NCAAF
What to watch for in this week's FCS quarterfinals
Missing college football games this week? There are four FCS games beginning on Friday, and we've got all the details on the quarterfinals.
NCAAF
Robinson has 210 yards, 2 TDs in Illinois State's 24-14 win
James Robinson rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns and Illinois State knocked off eighth-seeded Central Arkansas 24-14 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs.
NCAAF
Robinson has 297 yards in Illinois State’s 24-6 playoff win
James Robinson rushed for 297 yards on 41 carries -- both career highs -- and Illinois State beat Southeast Missouri 24-6 on Saturday in a first-round FCS playoff game.
NCAAF
Injured Youngstown State QB takes final snap of his career
Nathan Mays, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury earlier in the year, limps on the field with help from his teammates and takes a knee to end the game.
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NCAAF
Youngstown State upsets Illinois State 21-3
Joe Alessi ran for 103 yards and the Youngstown State defense shut down Illinois State for a 21-3 upset over the FCS sixth-ranked Redbirds on Saturday.
NCAAF
Kirk seals game with sack, Illinois St holds off Missouri St
James Robinson rushed for 155 yards to move into second on the Illinois State career list, Luther Kirk sealed it with a sack on fourth-and-goal in the closing seconds and the Redbirds held off Missouri State 17-12 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Illinois State uses turnovers to top South Dakota St 27-18
San Fenlason kicked four field goals, three in the second half, to lead Illinois State to a 27-18 win over South Dakota State on Saturday in a battle of highly-ranked Missouri Valley Conference teams.
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- MVC, eyeing FCS playoffs, opts for spring season
- AP FCS All-America Team
- WR Kupp, DE Holmes honored as top FCS players
- Bison start No. 1 in FCS, aim for 5th title in row
- Illinois State suspends Coprich; faces pot charge
- Ex-OSU band director says trustees behind firing
- Ferentz's future son-in-law gets new supervisor
2023 MVFC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| South Dakota | 7-1 | 10-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| North Dakota State | 5-3 | 11-4 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 2-9 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 1-10 |
| Western Illinois | 0-8 | 0-11 |
2024 Team Leaders
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Team Stats
Points For32.617th
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Z. Vandenburgh | Buck Buchanan Award |
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