NORMAL, Ill. – An exciting Family Weekend football matchup against defending FCS national champion No.1 North Dakota State (4-0) is next up for the No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds (3-1), with pre-game events scheduled to ramp up the feeling at Hancock Stadium on Saturday.
The Redbird Tailgate Concert Series presented by Bang Energy continues in Lot G82, as Whiskey's Gone: Zac Brown Tribute Band will play for fans in attendance from 9:45-11:45 a.m. prior to kickoff at Noon. Bang Energy will be activating near the band stage each gameday offering free energy drink samples and product sales while supplies last.