Redbird Recruiting

Spring ball 🔜

Illinois State LB Tye Niekamp (@NiekampTye) continued his legendary career with the Redbirds, once again earning All-American honors from multiple media outlets. The hometown kid went berserk in 2025, racking up 160 tackles, including 16 for loss, along with 3.5 sacks, an interception, and 10 PBU’s! #FCS #MVFC #Redbirds

Today, we honor the seven men who lost their lives on April 7, 2015, through seven random acts of kindness. The Redbird 7 will always be in our hearts ❤️

Our spring game is right around the corner 👀

Welcome to Illinois State, Coach Carpenter‼️

Newest member of the Redbird family ✍️ Welcome to Illinois State, Jaden!

Pen to paper. 📝 #BCLions sign Tommy Rittenhouse READ MORE ➡️ bc-lions.visitlink.me/0rUdDQ

A huge thank you to Eric and Jordan Brunner for their support of Redbird Football!

Staying a Saint: John Ridgeway III ⚜️

Welcome to Illinois State, Coach Dunn‼️

The scenes at Pro Day '26🎬

We asked, you answered! Here's our favorite moments from the 25-26 season!🚨

Set the standard🔥

Dominant on defense🔒

Thank you, Coach Petersen! 📰: bit.ly/40j4N4p

It's time to give back, Birds‼️ Support the Champions Fund during the #BirdsGiveBack campaign to help provide the best experience possible for our more than 400 student-athletes. DONATE: bit.ly/ISUBGB25

Thank you to the Illinois House of Representatives for taking the time to recognize our hard work this season at the State Capitol!

Mark your calendars, 2026 is set 🚨

Congratulations to all of our guys who earned a spot on the 2025 honor roll📚

Our deepest condolences go out to our Valley Brothers at the UNI football program during this time.

See you this summer! SpackFootballCamps.com