1968 Illinois State Redbirds football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Illinois State Redbirds football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 6–4 2–1 Larry Bitcon 4th Guy Homoly Denny Nelson Hank Guenther Hancock Stadium IIAC co-champion The 1968 Illinois State Redbirds football team represented Illinois State University as a member of the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1968 NCAA College Division football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Larry Bitcon, the Redbirds compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play, sharing the IIAC title with Central Michigan for the second consecutive season.State Colleges Finish Seasons https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474734/ October 20, 2021 Hillsdale Daily News Associated Press November 5, 1968 8 Newspapers.com2021 Redbird Football Media Guide https://goredbirds.com/documents/2021/9/3/2021_Online_Media_Guide.pdf Illinois State University Athletics Department 67 October 20, 2021 Illinois State played home games at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois. Schedule 1968 small college AP September 14 w y y 1968 Milwaukee Panthers Milwaukee Shorewood Field Milwaukee, WI 34–14 4,500 Kruse Don Redbirds Rout Milwaukee, 34-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87472796/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph September 15, 1968 C1 Newspapers.com September 21 w y 1968 Illinois Wesleyan Titans Illinois Wesleyan Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 34–0 15,000 Young Fred ISU Mauls Wesleyan, 34-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87473106/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph September 22, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com September 28 w y Chicago Circle Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 26–14 13,000–14,000 Young Fred Redbirds Upend Chicago, 26-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87473405/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph September 29, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com October 5 l y y 1968 Central Missouri State Mules Central Missouri State Vernon Kennedy Field Warrensburg, MO 0–28 3,500 Mules Handle Illinois State https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87473517/ October 20, 2021 The Kansas City Star October 6, 1968 75 Newspapers.com October 12 w 18 Eastern Illinois Hancock Stadium Normal, IL rivalry 41–14 8,500 Barnhart Jim Redbirds Ramble Past Eastern Illinois, 41-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87473928/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph October 13, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com October 19 w y 1968 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 21–10 20,000 Illinois State Wins 21-10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474029/ October 20, 2021 Herald and Review Associated Press October 20, 1968 20 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Central Michigan Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI 16–19 12,000 Kruse Don CMU Field Goals Stifle ISU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474177/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph October 27, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com November 2 l y y Akron 15 Rubber Bowl Akron, OH 0–46 3,500–3,559 Bosley Scott Zip Homecoming Real Blast! https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474347/ October 20, 2021 Akron Beacon-Journal November 3, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1968 Akron) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/5/stats/12712 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 15, 2021 November 9 l y y 1968 Ferris State Bulldogs Ferris State Top Taggart Field Big Rapids, MI 28–29 4,000 Ferris Surprises ISU, 29-28 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474509/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph November 10, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com November 16 w y 1968 Bradley Braves Bradley Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 42–26 5,000 Barnhart Jim Redbirds Rap Braves, 42-26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474624/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph November 17, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1968 Illinois State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/299/stats/12712 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 References Illinois State Category:Illinois State Redbirds football seasons Category:Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Illinois State Redbirds football