Illinois State secures 76-0 victory, sets scoring record at Hancock Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Illinois State dominated St. Francis of Illinois 76-0 on August 29, setting a scoring record at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois. Gage Roy threw three touchdown passes and completed all ten of his attempts for 85 yards. Tyler Lofton added 119 rushing yards and two touchdowns. The Redbirds led 48-0 at halftime, scoring four second-quarter touchdowns, including an 85-yard run by Lofton. Illinois State's defense limited St. Francis to just 14 rushing yards and 106 passing yards, showcasing a strong season opener for the ranked team.
- •Gage Roy threw three TDs for Illinois State.
- •Illinois State scored 76 points, setting a Hancock Stadium record.
- •Tyler Lofton rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns.
- •The Redbirds led 48-0 at halftime.
- •St. Francis was held to 120 total yards.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Roy throws 3 TDs, helps Illinois State set stadium record with 76-0 win over NAIA opponent
"Illinois State, ranked No. 4 in the FCS Stats Perform Top 25, set a Hancock Stadium record for points in a game. Roy completed all 10 of his passes for 85 yards, while Beckham Pellant went 6 of 6 for 114 yards and two touchdowns. The Redbirds scored four touchdowns in the second quarter, including Lofton’s 85-yard run and Pellant’s 48-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Lord, for a 48-0 halftime advantage.
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