Ju'Maria Hamilton and Mar'Quan Gary
Ju'Maria Hamilton and Mar'Quan Gary
The Redbirds kick off the season away against the Oklahoma Sooners on Aug. 30 at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
The Redbirds end their season at home against the Southern Illinois Salukis on Nov. 22 at Hancock Stadium.
They play a total of 12 games this year in the regular season with 6 of those games at home and 6 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full Illinois State Redbirds Schedule for the 2025 College Football Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | 5 p.m. | Oklahoma Sooners | Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium |
| Sept. 6 | 6 p.m. | Morehead State Eagles | Hancock Stadium |
| Sept. 13 | 2 p.m. | Eastern Illinois Panthers | O‘Brien Field |
| Sept. 20 | 12 p.m. | North Alabama Lions | Hancock Stadium |
| Oct. 4 | 6 p.m. | North Dakota State Bison | Hancock Stadium |
| Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | Murray State Racers | Roy Stewart Stadium |
| Oct. 18 | 2 p.m. | Youngstown State Penguins | Hancock Stadium |
| Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. | South Dakota Coyotes | Dakotadome |
| Nov. 1 | 2 p.m. | Northern Iowa Panthers | Hancock Stadium |
| Nov. 8 | 12 p.m. | Indiana State Sycamores | Memorial Stadium |
| Nov. 15 | 2 p.m. | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium |
| Nov. 22 | 12 p.m. | Southern Illinois Salukis | Hancock Stadium |
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