Roy throws 3 TDs, helps Illinois State set stadium record with 76-0 win over NAIA opponent

Illinois State University opens season with 76-0 win over Saint Francis

Illinois State opened its football season with a historic 76-0 victory over Saint Francis (Ill.), setting a new scoring record for Hancock Stadium.

Roy throws 3 TDs, helps Illinois State set stadium record with 76-0 win over NAIA opponent

Gage Roy threw three touchdown passes, and Tyler Lofton ran for 119 yards and two scores as Illinois State shut out St.

No. 4 Illinois State Rolls To 76-0 Shutout Win Over St. Francis (Ill.) In 2026 Opener

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State scored touchdowns on its first 10 drives of the game and scored the second most points in program history on Saturday night, as the No. 4 ranked Redbirds (1-0) rolled to a 76-0 shutout win over St. Francis (Ill.) on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium in front of 9,072 fans in the season opener. How It Happened: • The Redbirds took advantage of great field position on their first drive of the game, needing…

Illinois State racks up 2nd-highest point total in program history in season-opening romp

Fourth-ranked Illinois State scored 76 points and shut out NAIA St. Francis in Saturday's season opener at Hancock Stadium.