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Illinois State (7-2, 4-1) jumped from 10th to seventh in the Sports Network NCAA Division I-AA national rankings after its 38-14 victory over Missouri State on Saturday. . . . The Redbirds are tied for second place in the Gateway Conference, just behind 5-1 Youngstown State . . . .
Redbirds senior linebacker Cameron Siskowic was named the Gateway’s defensive player of the week, recording a game-high 16 tackles, 10 of them solos, and forcing a fumble against Missouri State. . . .
With 112 yards, senior tailback Pierre Rembert posted his eighth straight 100-yard game, one short of the school record.