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The 1979 Illinois State Redbirds football team represented Illinois State University as an independent during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season . Led by third-year head coach Charlie Cowdrey , the Redbirds compiled a record of 3–8.[1] Illinois State played home games at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois .
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Schedule
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 8 at Youngstown State L 27–336,012 [2]
September 15 Fort Hays State W 35–74,753 [3]
September 22 Eastern Michigan Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 24–154,949 [4]
September 29 at No. T–4 North Dakota L 0–205,700 [5]
October 6 at Southern Illinois L 0–78,100 [6]
October 13 at Ball State L 14–4218,136 [7]
October 20 Northern Illinois Hancock Stadium Normal, IL L 7–332,921 [8]
October 27 at Indiana State L 21–2314,117 [9]
November 3 Western Illinois Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 35–713,397 [10]
November 10 Eastern Illinois Hancock Stadium Normal, IL (rivalry ) L 0–2410,272 [11]
November 17 Chattanooga Hancock Stadium Normal, IL L 31–422,742 [12]
HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
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Roster
1979 Illinois State Redbirds football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
7
Bruce Monaghan
Sr
Defense
Special teams
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
References
^ "2021 Redbird Football Media Guide" (PDF) . Illinois State University Athletics Department. p. 68. Retrieved December 18, 2021 .
^ Barnhart, Jim (September 9, 1979). "Youngstown spoils Redbird football opener" . The Pantagraph – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wellwood, Mark (September 16, 1979). "Redbirds devour Fort Hays; 'entitled to one' - Cowdrey" . The Pantagraph . p. B3. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Flick, Bill (September 23, 1979). " 'Best ISU defense' trips Eastern Michigan" . The Pantagraph . p. B2. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Undefeated Sioux post fourth shutout of year" . Sioux City Journal . Associated Press . September 30, 1979. p. C10. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Chamness, Mike (October 7, 1979). "Shhh! Saluki win quiet but sweet" . The Southern Illinoisan . p. 15. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Walters, Bob (October 14, 1979). "Ball State scores 'refreshing' 42-14 victory over Redbirds" . Kokomo Tribune . p. 26. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Schrock, Cliff (October 21, 1979). "Northern Illinois runs past Redbirds" . The Pantagraph . p. B1. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Interceptions fatal for Illinois State Redbirds" . The Rock Island Argus . Associated Press . October 28, 1979. p. 29. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Bloodworth, Bryan (November 4, 1979). "Fenn carries Redbirds to 35-7 win" . The Pantagraph . p. B1. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Eastern romps 24-0; Cobb runs to record" . Herald and Review . November 11, 1979. p. 16. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Kindred, Randy (November 18, 1979). "Chattanooga rally defeats Redbirds" . The Pantagraph . p. B1. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1979 Illinois State Redbirds Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference . Retrieved November 29, 2022 .
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