NORMAL, Ill. – A balanced offensive attack for the Illinois State Redbirds (1-0) resulted in a season-opening 49-7 win over the Butler Bulldogs (0-1) Saturday night at Hancock Stadium.
How It Happened:
• A 10-yard touchdown run by Nigel White gave the Redbirds an early 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter.
• Early in the second quarter, running back Cole Mueller powered his way into the endzone for his first career touchdown to extend the Redbird lead to 14-0 after the extra point make by Aidan Bresnahan.