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#RedbirdFootball is 5-0 for the First Time Since 1967
With all the excitement going on surround the Redbird Football team and it's first 5-0 season start since1967, we thought it would be nice to bring together some of the excitement #RedbirdNation has expressed over the past few weeks.

After finishing last season arguably “snubbed” for a playoff appearance, the Redbirds were ready to make a statement in the season opener…and that’s exactly what they did.

ISU Cruises to 56-14 Victory In Season Opener vs. Dayton - Illinois State University Official Athletic SiteThe No. 19 Illinois State Redbirds utilized a balanced offensive attack, and suffocating defensive effort, en route to a 56-14 season ope...
#RedbirdFootball wins its home opener vs. Dayton 56-14. This also marks the most ISU points scored in a home opener since 2000. Dunn finishes with 3 TD's #Dunngettinitdone
Week 2 – Birds traveled to Eastern Michigan for its only FBS game of the season.



Redbirds Upend FBS Eastern Michigan, 31-14 - Illinois State University Official Athletic SiteFinal Stats Photo Gallery Postgame Notes A stifling Illinois State (2-0) defense overwhelmed Eastern Michigan (1-1, 0-1 MAC), helping era...
College life. Homework and watching the game from home. #ilstu @ISURedbirds http://pic.twitter.com/9B4UqZWY
#RedbirdFootball gets its 1st first FBS WIN since '91 vs. Eastern Michigan 31-14 on the ROAD!! ISU now 2-0 #UpsetCityBaby #FlyBirds
Redbirds Move Up In Both National FCS Polls - Illinois State University Official Athletic SiteFollow @ISURedbirds Tweet #ISUATH Sept. 10, 2012 PHILADELPIA - The Illinois State football team continued to move up in both The Sports N...- Week 3 - Then came the longtime football rival...Eastern Illinois. #nuffsaid




How do you get ready 4 the game? Tweet your tailgating photos to @ISURedbirds using #ISUgameday for a chance to win a PRIZE! #ISUvsEIU

















