National Championship Redbird watch parties announced

Posted on January 5, 2015

The Illinois State Redbirds will meet North Dakota State in the FCS championship on Jan. 10. (WJBC file photo)

 

By ISU Sports Information

NORMAL, Ill. – Throughout the FCS playoff run, Illinois State football fans, alumni and friends have gathered at watch parties around the state and country to cheer for the Redbirds.  As the Redbirds advanced, more watch parties were held and the largest number yet has been announced for Saturday, Jan. 10, when the Redbirds play three-time defending national champion North Dakota State in Frisco, Texas, live on ESPN2 at Noon CST, in the 2015 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.

Televisions at local bars and restaurants all over Bloomington-Normal will be tuned to the game, as the Redbirds seek to win their first FCS national championship in school history.  Likewise, establishments around the state, and in all parts of the country, will be watching the action with fellow Redbird fans and supporters.

For a complete list of watch party locations, go to the official Redbird Football FCS Championship Central page located at GoRedbirds.com/Frisco and click on the “WATCH” link at the top of the page. 

The Redbird Football FCS Championship Central page will also be updated with the latest news releases, photo galleries, and videos all week long and fans can obtain information about events in Frisco surrounding the game as well.

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