The 2006 Illinois State Redbirds football team represented

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as a member of the

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during the

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. Led by seventh-year head coach

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, the Redbirds compiled an overall record of 9–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the Gateway. Illinois State received an at-large bid to the

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playoffs, defeating

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in the first round before losing to in the quarterfinals. The team was ranked No 8 in The Sports Network's postseason NCAA Division I FCS rankings. Illinois State played home games at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois.

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Illinois State Redbirds football seasons

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