Rittenhouse rushes, catches TDs, Illinois State defeats SE Louisiana 21-3 in FCS first round

Rittenhouse rushes, catches TDs, Illinois State defeats SE Louisiana 21-3 in FCS first round

Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse caught and ran for touchdowns as Illinois State took down Southeastern Louisiana 21-3 in an FCS first-round playoff game on Saturday.

Illinois State football advances to second round of FCS playoffs

The unseeded Redbirds [9-4] rolled to a 21-3 victory at No. 16 seed Southeastern Louisiana in the first round of the FCS [Football Championship Subdivision] playoffs Saturday at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana.

Illinois State defense shines as Southeastern drops FCS first round contest

The No. 15/17 Southeastern Louisiana University football team dropped a 21-3 decision to No. 17 Illinois State in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs Saturday afternoon in Strawberry Stadium. Illinois State defense shines as Southeastern drops FCS first round contest

No. 15/17 SLU Drops 21-3 Decision to No. 17 Illinois State in First Round of FCS Playoffs

HAMMOND, La. – The No. 15/17 Southeastern Louisiana University football team dropped a 21-3 decision to No. 17 Illinois State in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs Saturday afternoon in Strawberry Stadium.

Illinois State ends Southeastern's season in first round of FCS Playoffs

HAMMOND - Illinois State shut down Southeastern's offense on Saturday at Strawberry Stadium, ending the Lions' season in the first round of the FCS Playoffs.The Redbirds never trailed, scoring on their first possession of the game en route to a 21-3 win. Southeastern tossed four interceptions in the loss, so Frank Scelfo's team was never able to gain any momentum on offense.Southeastern ends the 2025 season 9-4 overall. Illinois State will play …