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Braxton Haley catching on again as ISU receiver

Haley was ISU’s fourth leading receiver last season with 19 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns. On Saturday, the senior hauled in a 29-yard reception from Brady Davis and a 46-yard touchdown connection from Bryce Jefferson.

The Redbirds passed for 407 yards as top returning receiver Andrew Edgar remained sidelined with a hamstring issue.

Joey Lombardi grabbed three passes for 78 yards. Tailback Jeff Proctor caught a 34-yard touchdown strike from Davis, and a 22-yard touchdown by tight end Jacob Carl was tossed by Jack Baltz.

Davis completed 9 of 15 passes for 176 yards, Jefferson 7 of 13 for 120 yards, Baltz 2 of 2 for 72 yards and Britton Morris 3 of 5 for 39 yards.