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Watch now: Defense shines at chilly Illinois State football scrimmage

NORMAL – It was a morning suited for defense with temperatures in the 30s and a howling, bone-chilling wind Saturday at Hancock Stadium.

Illinois State defenders took full advantage during an intrasquad scrimmage with a dominating performance.

“The defense played well against the run and the pass,” ISU coach Brock Spack said. “We played the run better than they did early in the week. I felt the offense was winning those battles in practice Tuesday and Thursday.”

Redbird runners were held to a net of 79 yards on 73 carries.

“I thought we had a good day.