Davis, Robinson lead Illinois St. over Colorado St. 35-19
Brady Davis threw for two touchdowns and James Robinson ran for two more and Illinois State beat Colorado State 35-19 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Illinois State Redbirds
35
Colorado State Rams
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILST | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| CSU | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
Canvas Stadium · 26,259 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ North Dakota Fighting Hawks | L 21-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Murray State Racers | W 35-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Indiana State Sycamores | W 17-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Southern Illinois Salukis | W 35-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:36 35-19
C. Hill pass,to M. Kinsey Jr. for 14 yds for a TD, (Two-point Conversion failed )
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Touchdown 2:48 35-13
James Robinson 57 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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Touchdown 9:25 28-13
Markel Smith 60 Yd pass from Brady Davis (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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Touchdown 4:00 21-13
Nikko Hall 17 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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Touchdown 12:35 21-6
Tylor Petkovich 12 Yd pass from Brady Davis (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 14-6
Markel Smith 1 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 7-6
James Robinson 2 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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Touchdown 2:21 0-6
Olabisi Johnson 9 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan PAT failed)
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CSU
2 plays, 33 yards, 0:21 · End of Game
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ILST 0:21
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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CSU 1:29
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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CSU 1:36
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 35-19
C. Hill pass,to M. Kinsey Jr. for 14 yds for a TD, (Two-point Conversion failed )
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ILST 2:48
1 play, 57 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:48 35-13
James Robinson 57 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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CSU 2:58
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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ILST 3:54
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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CSU 6:48
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:31 · Downs
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ILST 9:25
3 plays, 51 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:25 28-13
Markel Smith 60 Yd pass from Brady Davis (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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CSU 10:42
6 plays, 14 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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ILST 14:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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CSU 1:22
5 plays, 43 yards, 1:34 · Downs
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ILST 2:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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CSU 4:00
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:00 21-13
Nikko Hall 17 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan Kick)
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ILST 7:02
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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CSU 10:14
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:21 · Interception
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ILST 12:35
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:35 21-6
Tylor Petkovich 12 Yd pass from Brady Davis (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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CSU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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ILST 0:02
16 plays, 80 yards, 5:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 14-6
Markel Smith 1 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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CSU 5:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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ILST 5:43
8 plays, 46 yards, 3:34 · Downs
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CSU 9:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
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ILST 10:42
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 7-6
James Robinson 2 Yd Run (Sam Fenlason Kick)
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CSU 12:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ILST 14:15
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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CSU 2:21
14 plays, 80 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 0-6
Olabisi Johnson 9 Yd pass from K.J. Carta-Samuels (Wyatt Bryan PAT failed)
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ILST 7:48
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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CSU 10:58
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:02 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
ILST
CSU
22
1st Downs
25
4-14
3rd down efficiency
6-15
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
538
Total Yards
391
271
Passing
257
14/29
Comp/Att
24/44
9.3
Yards per pass
5.8
267
Rushing
134
42
Rushing Attempts
31
6.4
Yards per rush
4.3
9-81
Penalties
9-79
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
30:50
Possession
29:10
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