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Key Crowell's pick-6 sparks Illinois State to 17-10 win over Indiana State

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). Key Crowell's pick-6 sparks Illinois State to 17-10 win over Indiana State. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/key-crowell-s-pick-6-sparks-illinois-state-to-17-10-win-over-indiana-state/article_daac0094-1022-50b1-8824-195e47da641f.html

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In a crucial game at Normal, Ill., Key Crowell's interception return for a touchdown was the decisive play in Illinois State's narrow 17-10 victory over Indiana State on Saturday. The Redbirds capitalized with Michael Cosentino’s field goal and Victor Dawson’s rushing score, while Indiana State managed only Jayden Reed's first-quarter touchdown reception and Sebastian Lopez’s late field goal. Illinois State improves to 6-2 overall and 2-2 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, while Indiana State falls to 2-6 and 0-4 in conference play.

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On October 24, 2026, Key Crowell's interception return for a touchdown proved decisive in Illinois State's 17-10 victory over Indiana State. In the first half, Crowell intercepted a pass and ran it back 46 yards to give Illinois State its halftime lead of 17-7. Indiana State had initially taken an early lead with quarterback Brady Allen throwing an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed, but their next score did not come until Sebastian Lopez's field goal in the fourth quarter. Beckham Pellant threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns (one of which was a pick-6) for Illinois State, while Allen threw for 279 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The win improves Illinois State’s record to 6-2, including a 2-2 mark in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

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🔮 NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Key Crowell’s pick-6 provided what would be the winning points in Illinois State’s 17-10 win over Indiana State on Saturday.

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NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Key Crowell’s pick-6 provided what would be the winning points in Illinois State’s 17-10 win over Indiana State on Saturday. asserted

what → provide → Saturday

Crowell snagged Brady Allen’s pass and raced 46 yards down the right side for a 17-7 halftime lead. asserted

Crowell → snag → lead

The Redbirds’ other points came on Michael Cosentino’s 22-yard field goal and Victor Dawson’s 3-yard touchdown run. asserted

points → come → goal

Indiana State (2-6, 0-4 Missouri Valley Football Conference) had a 7-0 lead on Allen’s 8-yard TD toss to Jayden Reed but didn’t score again until Sebastian Lopez’s 23-yard field goal midway through the fourth. asserted

State → have → fourth

Beckham Pellant threw for 174 yards for Illinois State (6-2, 2-2), ranked 10th in the Stats Perform FCS poll, but was picked off twice by Nic Yatsko. asserted

Pellant → throw → Yatsko

Allen threw for 279 yards with a touchdown. asserted

Allen → throw → touchdown

Max McCool added 84 yards rushing and Reed 98 yards receiving on nine catches. asserted

McCool → add → catches

Key Crowell's pick-6 sparks Illinois State to 17-10 win over Indiana State

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