NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State football team's frantic comeback in the final minutes fell short, as the Redbirds (10-3) fell by a score of 39-27 to Richmond (10-3) to see their season come to an end in the FCS Quarterfinals, Friday night, at Hancock Stadium.
After going down 32-14 with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Redbirds converted back-to-back touchdown drives to pull within five points at 32-27. ISU quarterback Tre Roberson connected with running back Marshaun Coprich for a 12-yard score. Then, after Roberson went down after taking a wicked hit and had to sit out one play, backup quarterback Jake Kolbe scrambled for a 17-yard score on his first, and only, offensive snap of the game.