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Illinois State opens season with 76-0 victory over Saint Francis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:15 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Illinois State opens season with 76-0 victory over Saint Francis

Summary

Illinois State opened its season with a decisive 76-0 win against Saint Francis (Ill) at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds scored their first touchdown just under four minutes into the game, beginning a domination that included eleven scores. Tyler Lofton rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, while Dylan Lord contributed significantly with two touchdown receptions. Questions remain regarding the starting quarterback position after Gage Roy's and Beckham Pellant's performances. Victor Dawson, who opened the scoring, was carted off the field and is uncertain for the next match against Western Illinois next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois State scored 76 points, the most in Hancock Stadium's history.
•Victor Dawson scored the opening touchdown and was later carted off.
•Tyler Lofton led with 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
•Illinois State's next game is against Western Illinois next Saturday.

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4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois State opens season with 76-0 win

What they're saying

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NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois State opened up their season with a 76-0 blowout win over Saint Francis (Ill) of the NAIA. Illinois State found the end zone just 3 minutes and 56 seconds into the game on a touchdown run from Victor Dawson, and they wouldn’t look back. The Redbirds would score 10 more […]
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