Illinois State secured a 35-14 victory over Murray State on Saturday, powered by a balanced offensive attack. Quarterback Pellant threw two touchdown passes, while running back Dawson added two rushing touchdowns to lead the Redbirds to the win.
The Associated Press reported the final score from the matchup played on October 31, 2026. Illinois State's offense found the end zone five times, with the passing and rushing games complementing each other effectively against the Murray State defense.
