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Illinois State (6-2, 3-1) dropped to 10th in the Sports Network NCAA Division I-AA rankings after its loss to Gateway leader Youngstown State (7-2, 4-1). . . . The Redbirds are attracting fans to Hancock Stadium. Saturday’s crowd of 15,372 was the ninth largest to see an ISU game. Earlier this fall, ISU and Southern Illinois drew 17,237. Thanks to temporary seating, it was the third-largest crowd. This season is the first since 1970 to have two sellouts. . . .
Junior defensive tackle Jarek Thomas recorded his second interception of the season when he snagged a shovel pass and ran 28 yards for a touchdown. He is the first defensive lineman to have two interceptions since 1974, when Rick Spain picked off a pair.