Davis, Edgar help Redbirds turn back Northern Arizona

Illinois State kicker Sam Fenlason, middle right, watches his 32-yard field goal to give ISU a 23-21 lead over Northern Arizona at halftime of their nonconference game against Northern Arizona on Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds went on to win, 40-27. For a photo gallery, go toIllinois State linebacker Dylan Draka (42) and defensive end Romeo McKnight drop Northern Arizona quarterback Case Cookus during the first half of their nonconference game Saturday at Hancock Stadium. The Redbirds beat the Lumberjacks, 40-27.Knocked on their heels by the early passing prowess of Northern Arizona quarterback Case Cookus, the Redbirds stormed back to claim a 40-27 nonconference victory before a Hancock Stadium crowd of 9,891.

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