2025 Indiana State Sycamores football team

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2025 Indiana State Sycamores football
Indiana State Sycamores wordmark.svg
Conference Missouri Valley Football Conference
Record2–0 (0–0 MVFC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJohn Bear (1st season)
Defensive coordinator David Elson (1st season)
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Missouri Valley Football Conference standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Indiana State  0 0   2 0  
No. 1 North Dakota State  0 0   2 0  
No. 2 South Dakota State  0 0   2 0  
Youngstown State  0 0   2 0  
No. 7 Illinois State  0 0   1 1  
No. 20 North Dakota  0 0   1 1  
Northern Iowa  0 0   1 1  
No. 14 Southern Illinois  0 0   1 1  
Murray State  0 0   0 2  
No. 4 South Dakota  0 0   0 2  
As of September 7, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Indiana State Sycamores football team represents Indiana State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They are led by eighth-year head coach Curt Mallory. [1] Indiana State play their home games at Memorial Stadium located in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Contents

Preseason

MVFC poll

The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason poll on July 21, 2025, voted on by league athletic directors, coaches, and media members. The Sycamores were predicted to finish ninth in the conference. [2]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 286:00 p.m. McKendree * ESPN+ W 41–243,206
September 61:00 p.m. Eastern Illinois *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Terre Haute, IN
ESPN+W 38–145,281
September 126:30 p.m.at No. 22 (FBS) Indiana * BTN
September 203:00 p.m.at Montana *ESPN+
October 47:00 p.m.at Southern Illinois ESPN+
October 111:00 p.m. South Dakota
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Terre Haute, IN
ESPN+
October 181:00 p.m. North Dakota State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Terre Haute, IN
ESPN+
October 254:00 p.m.at North Dakota ESPN+
November 13:00 p.m.at South Dakota State ESPN+
November 81:00 p.m. Illinois State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Terre Haute, IN
ESPN+
November 1512:00 p.m.at Youngstown State ESPN+
November 221:00 p.m. Murray State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Terre Haute, IN
ESPN+

[3]

Game summaries

All times in Eastern time

McKendree (DII)

McKendree Bearcats (DII) (0–0) at Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bearcats (DII)3901224
Sycamores31021741

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: August 28
  • Game time: 6:00 PM
  • Game attendance: 3,206
  • Referee: Carl Chapman
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • INST – Sebastian Lopez 40-yard field goal, 11:38. Sycamores 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:34.
  • MCK – Chase Reeves 24-yard field goal, 2:35. Tied 3–3. Drive: 16 plays, 73 yards, 6:53.
Second quarter
  • INST – Bryan Domino 22-yard pass from Elijah Owens (Sebastian Lopez kick), 8:01. Sycamores 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 3:53.
  • INST – Sebastian Lopez 28-yard field goal, 4:39. Sycamores 13–3. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:13.
  • MCK – Eddie Clark 2-yard run (Chase Reeves kick), 1:48. Sycamores 13–10. Drive: 5 plays, 19 yards, 1:45.
  • MCK – Team Safety, 0:43. Sycamores 13–12.
Third quarter
  • INST – Plez Lawrence 17-yard run (Sebastian Lopez kick), 9:23. Sycamores 20–12. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:08.
  • INST – Nick Osho 4-yard run (Sebastian Lopez kick), 4:13. Sycamores 27–12. Drive: 12 plays, 43 yards, 4:13.
  • INST – Plez Lawrence 75-yard pass from Elijah Owens (Sebastian Lopez kick), 0:14. Sycamores 34–12. Drive: 2 plays, 88 yards, 0:37.
Fourth quarter
  • MCK – Quincy Hall Jr. 20-yard pass from Ty Michael (Chase Reeves kick BLOCKED), 10:43. Sycamores 34–18. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:31.
  • MCK – Brylan Apholone 22-yard pass from Ty Michael (pass failed), 4:54. Sycamores 34–24. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:47.
  • INST – Plez Lawrence 4-yard run (Sebastian Lopez kick), 0:52. Sycamores 41–24. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 3:54.
StatisticsMCKINST
First downs2227
Total yards325469
Rushing yards137219
Passing yards188250
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–40–219–27–1
Time of possession29:5830:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
McKendreePassingTy Michael7/14, 115 yards, 2 TD
RushingEddie Clark21 carries, 74 yards, TD
ReceivingQuincy Hall Jr.5 receptions, 69 yards, TD
Indiana StatePassingElijah Owens19/27, 250 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingPlez Lawrence21 carries, 133 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingPlez Lawrence4 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois Panthers (0–0) at Indiana State Sycamores (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Panthers----0
Sycamores----0

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsEIUINST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern IllinoisPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 22 (FBS) Indiana

Indiana State Sycamores (2–0) vs. No. 22 (FBS) Indiana Hoosiers (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
No. 22 (FBS) Hoosiers----0

at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 6:30 PM
  • TV: BTN
StatisticsINSTIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Montana

Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) vs. Montana Grizzlies (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
Grizzlies----0

at Washington–Grizzly Stadium, Missoula, MT

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsINSTMONT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
MontanaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Southern Illinois

Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
Salukis----0

at Saluki Stadium, Carbondale, IL

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 7:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsINSTSIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Southern IllinoisPassing
Rushing
Receiving

South Dakota

South Dakota Coyotes (0–0) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Coyotes----0
Sycamores----0

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsSDAKINST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South DakotaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

North Dakota State

North Dakota State Bison (0–0) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bison----0
Sycamores----0

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsNDSUINST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North Dakota StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at North Dakota

Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
Fighting Hawks----0

at Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 4:00 PM
  • Game weather: Indoors; 70 °F (21 °C)
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsINSTUND
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
North DakotaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at South Dakota State

Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
Jackrabbits----0

at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, Brookings, SD

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 3:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsINSTSDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
South Dakota StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Illinois State

Illinois State Redbirds (0–0) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Redbirds----0
Sycamores----0

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsILSTINST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Illinois StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Youngstown State

Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) vs. Youngstown State Penguins (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores----0
Penguins----0

at Stambaugh Stadium, Youngstown, OH

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 12:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsINSTYSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Youngstown StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Murray State

Murray State Racers (0–0) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Racers----0
Sycamores----0

at Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute, IN

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsMURRINST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Murray StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. "Like Father, Like Son: How Indiana State Coach Curt Mallory Embraces Bill Mallory's Values". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  2. "Missouri Valley Football Announces predicted order of finish". valley-football.org. Missouri Valley Football Conference. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  3. "2025 Indiana State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 30, 2025.