| 1967 Illinois State Redbirds football | |
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IIAC co-champion | |
| Conference | Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Record | 8–2 (2–1 IIAC) |
| Head coach |
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| MVP | Mike Phillips |
| Captain | Mike Phillips, Dick Zimmerman |
| Home stadium | Hancock Stadium |
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| Team | W | L | T | W | L | T | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Michigan + | 2 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois State + | 2 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern Illinois | 1 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 6 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western Illinois | 1 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 6 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1967 Illinois State Redbirds football team represented Illinois State University as a member of the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1967 NCAA College Division football season. Led by third-year head coach Larry Bitcon, the Redbirds compiled an overall record of 8–2 with a mark of 2–1 in conference play, sharing the IIAC title with Central Michigan.[1][2] Illinois State played home games at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | Milwaukee* | W 21–0 | 6,000 | [3] | |
| September 23 | at Illinois Wesleyan* | Bloomington, IL | W 27–7 | 8,000 | [4] |
| September 30 | at Illinois–Chicago* |
| W 16–14 | [5] | |
| October 7 | Central Missouri State* |
| W 27–0 | 8,500 | [6] |
| October 14 | at Eastern Illinois | Charleston, IL (rivalry) | W 28–6 | 4,000 | [7] |
| October 21 | at Western Illinois | W 21–17 | 12,700 | [8] | |
| October 28 | Central Michigan |
| L 14–19 | 18,000 | [9] |
| November 4 | Winona State* |
| W 41–7 | 5,500 | [10] |
| November 11 | Mankato State* |
| W 30–14 | 10,000 | [11] |
| November 18 | at Bradley* |
| L 0–14 | [12] | |
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References
- ^ "WIU Upsets CMU, 13-7". The Pantagraph. Associated Press. November 5, 2021. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2021 Redbird Football Media Guide" (PDF). Illinois State University Athletics Department. p. 67. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ Barnhart, Jim (September 17, 1967). "ISU Brews Milwaukee, 21-0". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Barnhart, Jim (September 24, 1967). "ISU's Long Scoring Plays Turn Back Wesleyan, 27-7". The Pantagraph. p. C1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kindt, Bill (October 1, 1967). "Redbirds Escape, 16-14". The Pantagraph. p. B-2. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Central Missouri Takes 27-0 Defeat". The Kansas City Star. October 8, 1967. p. 3S. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cushman, Roger (October 15, 1967). "ISU Remains Unbeaten, Hurdles Eastern, 28-6". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Westlund, Bob (October 22, 1967). "ISU Defeats Western, 21-17". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Barnhart, Jim (October 29, 1967). "Central Michigan Tips ISU". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Illinois State Romps Over Warriors 41-7". Winona Daily News. November 5, 1967. p. 11. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Adams, Steve (November 12, 1967). "Redbirds Thrash Mankato, 30-14". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kindt, Bill (November 19, 1967). "Bradley Upsets ISU, 14-0". The Pantagraph. p. B1. Retrieved October 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cumulative Football Statistics Report". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
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