TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (Interstat) — A surging Illinois State team riding a three-game winning streak will face an Indiana State squad coming off its biggest victory of the season when the Redbirds visit the Sycamores on Saturday.

Illinois State (6-3) is coming off a 31-16 home win over Northern Iowa last Saturday. The Redbirds’ offense was powered by a balanced attack, with quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse accounting for two touchdowns and running backs Victor Dawson and Seth Glatz each adding a rushing score.

Indiana State (3-6) is looking to build momentum after a surprising 24-12 road win against South Dakota State. Quarterback Keegan Patterson led the way, throwing for two touchdowns in the victory that snapped a six-game losing streak for the Sycamores.

Despite the disparity in records, a projection from Interstat’s game simulator anticipates a tightly contested matchup, forecasting a 30-29 victory for the home-standing Sycamores at Memorial Stadium.

The Redbirds will aim to leverage their potent ground game and recent form to secure a road win, while Indiana State hopes its newfound confidence can propel it to a second consecutive upset.