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THE WORD
Ready When Called: Victor Dawson Embraces the Moment for Illinois State
Former FCS All-American Victor Dawson has stepped into a featured role for Illinois State, powering the Redbirds’ offense during their postseason run. From the shadows to the spotlight.
Nathan Swaffar
Jan 33 min read
Cinderella Meets Midnight: Villanova Falls to Illinois State in FCS Semifinals
Illinois State defeats Villanova 30–14 in the FCS semifinals, ending the Wildcats’ magical run and advancing to the national championship game.
Cael Nearhoof
Dec 23, 20257 min read
Valley Rundown: With limited playoff spots up for grabs, margin for error is slim for these Valley teams
Analyzing MVFC 2025 FCS playoff picture: Can Illinois State, North Dakota, SIU, Youngstown State, or USD grab the final postseason berths? Find schedules, strength of schedule, and breakout predictions.
Nathan Swaffar
Oct 16, 20253 min read
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