NORMAL — Illinois State ranked among the top defenses in FCS last season, surrendering just 16.0 points per game.
Despite having spring drills canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Redbird defensive end Romeo McKnight sees no reason that success won’t continue in the upcoming season.
“Without a doubt, we know what kind of defense we have. We’re all excited,” McKnight said. “We know what we have is special.”
Approximately 60 Redbirds are back on campus going through conditioning drills in small groups with members of ISU’s strength and conditioning staff. ISU coaches are not allowed to directly work with players until July 23.