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Illinois State University football recruiting info

Illinois State University is a NCAA FCS program in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) based in Jacksonville, Illinois. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, camps, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Illinois NCAA FCS Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC)

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Head coaches

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Harold Etheridge

Head coach

Head Coach

Emailre******@il***.edu

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Mike Grant

Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers

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Travis Niekamp

Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers

Emailre******@il***.edu

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Tony Petersen

Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Tight Ends, Fullbacks, Assistant Offensive Line/Pro Liaison

Emailre******@il***.edu

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Mickey Turner

Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers

Emailms*****@il***.edu

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Zach Bodway

Offensive Quality Control/Assistant Offensive Recruiting Coordinator/Special Teams Assistant

Emailza*****@il***.edu

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Cody Deti

Assistant Coach/Running Backs/Returners

Emailre******@il***.edu

X / Twitter@co*******

C.j. Irvin

Assistant Coach/Offensive Line

Emailre******@il***.edu

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Dru Richardson

Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks

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Rob Snyder

Assistant Coach/Safeties

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Brock Spack

Assistant Coach/Defensive Line

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Kye Stewart

Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/Special Teams Assistant

Emailre******@il***.edu

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Max Caltagerone

Defensive Recruiting Coordinator

Emailmj*****@il***.edu

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Nick Murray

Recruiting Quality Control

Emailnj*****@il***.edu

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Jake Barro

Defensive Quality Control/Assistant General Manager

Emailjk*****@il***.edu

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does Illinois State University have?

Illinois State University has 15 football coaches on staff.

What division is Illinois State University football?

Illinois State University competes in NCAA FCS football.

How do I contact Illinois State University football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 15 of 15 coaches at Illinois State University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/24e846c637d7.

What conference is Illinois State University in?

Illinois State University plays in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC).

Does Illinois State University offer football scholarships?

Illinois State University competes at the FCS level where programs can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 63 equivalency scholarships.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Private

HBCU

Enrollment

1,155

Undergrad enrollment

1,155

Acceptance rate

77%

In-state cost

$28,086

ACT range

21-26

SAT math range

480-566

SAT reading range

480-560

Recruiting actions

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Athletics site

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BIG MAN CAMP

May 30, 2026

$60

Specialist Camp ( June 22

Jun 22, 2026

$54

Specialist Camp

Jun 22, 2026

One Day Camp

Jun 22, 2026

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