Indiana State outgained No. 10 Illinois State but couldn’t overcome costly turnovers, falling 17-10 in Normal. A first-half pick-six put the Sycamores behind, and a lost fumble, a fourth-down stop and a failed late rally kept them from tying the game.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana State: 359 total yards; Illinois State: 285.
  • Brady Allen: 25-of-45 passing, 279 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
  • Jayden Reed: 9 catches, 98 yards and 1 touchdown.
  • Max McCool: 19 carries for a career-high 84 yards.
Yes, But

The Sycamores moved the ball and had chances to take control, but turnovers and missed fourth-down opportunities outweighed their yardage advantage. Nic Yatsko’s two interceptions gave Indiana State openings, but the offense couldn’t turn them into enough points.

State of Play
  • Indiana State falls to 2-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play.
  • The Sycamores have outgained their opponent in four games this season.
What's Next

Indiana State travels to Northern Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 31. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET at the UNI-Dome, with the game airing on ESPN+ and 105.5 The Legend.

Bottom Line

Indiana State showed it could move the ball against a ranked opponent, but it must turn opportunities into points and protect possession to convert that promise into wins.