Michael Brian / Loveland Reporter-Herald)
Colorado State (1-3) vs. Illinois State (2-0)
Saturday, 1 p.m.; Canvas Stadium
Broadcast — TV: AT&T Sportsnet; Radio: 102.9 FM
Series — First meeting between the teams
About Illinois State — The Redbirds are ranked in the top 25 in FCS, sitting 15th or 16th, depending on the poll. Coach Brock Speth's team missed the playoffs last year, ending a three-year run. They have experience beating FBS teams, topping Northwestern in 2016.
About CSU — The Rams are more than happy to step out of Power 5 portion of the season, going 1-2 the past three games.