2006 Illinois State Redbirds football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 2006 Illinois State Redbirds football Gateway Football Conference Gateway 8 9–4 5–2 Denver Johnson 7th Justin Fuente 3rd Pierre Rembert Cameron Siskowic Game captains Hancock Stadium NCAA Division I Quarterfinal L 21–28 vs. Youngstown State The 2006 Illinois State Redbirds football team represented Illinois State University as a member of the Gateway Football Conference during the 2006 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Denver Johnson, the Redbirds compiled an overall record of 9–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the Gateway. Illinois State received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Football Championship playoffs, defeating Eastern Illinois in the first round before losing to Youngstown State in the quarterfinals.2021 Redbird Football Media Guide https://goredbirds.com/documents/2021/9/3/2021_Online_Media_Guide.pdf Illinois State University Athletics Department October 5, 2021 71 The team was ranked No 8 in The Sports Network's postseason NCAA Division I FCS rankings.Division I-AA Poll The Greenville News Greenville, South Carolina December 19, 2006 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11125629/poll_2006_1219_i_aa/ Newspapers.com October 5, 2021 Illinois State played home games at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois. Schedule 2006 NCAA Division I FCS The Sports Network Central September 2 6:10 p.m. l y y 9 Kansas State Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium Manhattan, KS 23–24 47,250 Martin Jeffrey Shaky Start: K-State Escapes With Victory https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86569705/ October 5, 2021 The Wichita Eagle September 3, 2006 1D Newspapers.com September 9 6:30 p.m. w y 7 Central Arkansas Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 18–3 10,262 Reinhardt Randy Defense Leads Way For ISU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86571818/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph September 10, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com September 16 w y 7 Eastern Illinois 18 rivalry Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 44–30 12,512 Reinhardt Randy Redbirds Go On The Offensive https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86572107/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph September 17, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com September 23 w y y 6 2006 Murray State Racers Murray State Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 35–14 4,075 Barnard Has Two TD Passes In Racer Loss https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86572398/ October 5, 2021 Messenger-Inquirer Associated Press September 24, 2006 4B Newspapers.com October 7 w y 6 Western Kentucky Houchens Industries–L. 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Smith Stadium Bowling Green, KY 28–27 7,661 Reinhardt Randy ISU Dodges Hilltoppers' Bullet https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86578127/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph October 8, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 5 Southern Illinois 7 Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 37–10 17,237 Reinhardt Randy Drone Steers ISU To Big Win https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86578783/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph October 15, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com October 21 w y 3 Western Illinois Hanson Field Macomb, IL 27–14 9,220 Rembert Runs Wild In Illinois State's Victory Over Host Western Illinois https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86579017/ October 5, 2021 The Southern Illinoisan Associated Press October 22, 2006 7C Newspapers.com October 28 l 3 Youngstown State 10 Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 13–27 15,372 Reinhardt Randy Penguins Halt ISU's Win Streak https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86579294/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph October 29, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com November 4 w 8 Missouri State Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 38–14 8,638 Redbirds Make It Look Easy https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86579462/ October 5, 2021 Herald and Review Associated Press November 5, 2006 C9 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 7 2006 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN 42–20 2,341 Reinhardt Randy ISU Has Late Answers https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86579823/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph November 12, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com November 18 4:35 p.m. l y 6 Northern Iowa 20 UNI-Dome Cedar Falls, IA KFXA/KDSM 27–38 10,827 Reinhardt Randy Panthers Deny ISU Title Share https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86580209/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph November 19, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com November 25 w y y 11 Eastern Illinois 14 O'Brien Field Charleston, IL NCAA Division I First Round 24–13 4,400 Nielsen Brian Redbirds Bring Panthers Down From High In Playoffs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86580494/ October 5, 2021 Herald and Review November 26, 2006 C8 Newspapers.com December 2 l y 11 Youngstown State 4 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH NCAA Division I Quarterfinal 21–28 10,813 Reinhardt Randy Late Rally Not Enough As ISU Exits Playoffs https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86580669/ October 5, 2021 The Pantagraph December 3, 2006 D1 Newspapers.com Illinois State Redbirds Schedule 2006 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/2287/season/2006 ESPN November 29, 2022 2006 Football Schedule https://goredbirds.com/sports/football/schedule/2006 Illinois State University November 29, 2022 References Illinois State Category:Illinois State Redbirds football seasons Illinois State Redbirds football Illinois State