1949 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1949 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 6–2–1 1–2–1 Edwin Struck 5th John DalSanto Harlow Swartout McCormick Field The 1949 Illinois State Normal Redbirds football team represented Illinois State Normal University—now known as Illinois State University—as a member of the Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1949 college football season. The team was led by fifth-year head coach Edwin Struck and played its home games at McCormick Field. The Redbirds finished the season with a 6–2–1 overall record and a 1–2–1 record in conference play.2022 Redbird Football Media Guide https://goredbirds.com/documents/2022/9/1/FINAL_Media_Guide_2022.pdf Illinois State University May 11, 2023 62 Schedule Central September 24 w y 1949 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State McCormick Field Normal, IL 28–0 Alsene Ed Ground Attack Brings State Normal 28-0 Opening Victory Against Indiana State '11' https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph/124459581/ May 11, 2023 The Pantagraph September 25, 1949 11 Newspapers.com October 1 w y y 1949 Millikin Big Blue Millikin J.M.U. Field Decatur, IL 13–0 Kyle Forrest R. Normal Trips Millikin, 13-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-decatur-daily-review/124460063/ May 11, 2023 Decatur Sunday Herald and Review October 2, 1949 13 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Eastern Illinois Lincoln Field Charleston, IL rivalry 6–7 Alsene Ed Eastern Noses Out State Normal, 7-6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108956760/the-pantagraph/ May 11, 2023 The Pantagraph October 9, 1949 15 Newspapers.com October 15 w Southern Illinois McCormick Field Normal, IL 35–0 Jones Merle 4-Touchdown Second Period Helps Normal Win, 35 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/southern-illinoisan/124460758/ May 11, 2023 The Southern Illinoisan October 17, 1949 6 Newspapers.com October 22 l y Western Illinois Morgan Field Macomb, IL 14–19 5,000 Alsene Ed Western Trips Normal, 19-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89532834/the-pantagraph/ May 11, 2023 The Pantagraph October 23, 1949 11 Newspapers.com October 29 2:00 p.m. w y y Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN WFBM-TV 14–0 7,000–8,500 Butler Hoping To Bolster Wobbly Record For Alums https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/153487744/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 29, 1949 17 August 17, 2024 Newspapers.com Lamm Corky Illinois Normal Saddens Bulldogs Alumni, 14 To 0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/153487639/ The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana October 30, 1949 1, section 6 August 17, 2024 Newspapers.com ISNU Knocks Off Butler, 14-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph/124461869/ May 11, 2023 The Pantagraph October 30, 1949 10 Newspapers.com November 5 t y Northern Illinois State McCormick Field Normal, IL 14–14 6,000 Huskies and Redbirds Play a Rugged 14 to 14 Tie https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-chronicle/124462175/ May 11, 2023 The DeKalb Daily Chronicle November 7, 1949 10 Newspapers.com November 12 w y 1949 La Crosse State Indians La Crosse State McCormick Field Normal, IL 26–14 Mayo Bill Illinois Normal Hands La Crosse Teachers 28-14 [sic] Beating; Fumbles Hurt In Finale https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune/124462529/ May 11, 2023 The La Crosse Tribune November 13, 1949 21 Newspapers.com November 19 w y 1949 Illinois Wesleyan Titans Illinois Wesleyan McCormick Field Normal, IL 29–0 Young Fred State Normal Squelches Wesleyan, 29-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph/124462784/ May 11, 2023 The Pantagraph November 20, 1949 12 Newspapers.com References Illinois State Normal Category:Illinois State Redbirds football seasons Illinois State Normal Redbirds football