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A new starting quarterback will need to emerge for an otherwise experienced offense. Two guys are battling it out.
My thought is hopefully the Hawk Defense will give this new QB a reason to never want to come back to Kinnick.
ISU’s linebackers will be especially strong.
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2024 FCS Top 25: No. 24 Illinois State Football Preview
Illinois State ranks No. 24 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. Here’s a look at the 2024 Illinois State football squad.
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Offensive Outlook
Illinois State ranked No. 12 in FCS scoring offense last season, averaging 32.8 points per game. The Redbirds return their First Team All-MVFC running back, top three wide receivers, and three starting offensive linemen.A new starting quarterback will need to emerge for an otherwise experienced offense. Two guys are battling it out.
My thought is hopefully the Hawk Defense will give this new QB a reason to never want to come back to Kinnick.
Defensive Outlook
The Redbirds return their top seven tacklers and 9 of their top 11 after allowing 20.5 points per game last fall, which ranked No. 22 in the FCS.ISU’s linebackers will be especially strong.