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Illinois House of Representatives congratulates the Illinois State University Redbirds football team for reaching the NCAA Division I FCS National Championship game in the 2025-2026 season, finishing as National Runner-Up

Head Coach Brock Spack, a Rockford native, led the team to win four consecutive road playoff games—an unprecedented feat in FCS history—earning the nickname "Road Warriors"

Playoff highlights included a 29-28 upset of top-seeded North Dakota State and overcoming a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit against Montana State to force the first overtime in FCS championship history on January 5, 2026

Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse set single-season program records with 3,568 passing yards, 334 completions, and 40 touchdowns; running back Victor Dawson had four consecutive 100-yard rushing performances in the playoffs

The team set an in-season GPA record, and copies of the resolution will be presented to University President Dr. Aondover Tarhule, Coach Spack, and team members