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\n 12\/17\/2025 6:37:00 PM
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NORMAL, Ill. \u2013 Redbird fans wanting to watch Illinois State football’s FCS semifinal playoff\u00a0game this Saturday in a fun and festive atmosphere have spots to do so, as Barrel House in Bloomington and 93 Octane Brewery in Elmhurst will host watch official watch parties as the Redbirds take on the Wildcats on ESPN2.<\/p>\n The Redbirds earned their spot in the semifinals by picking up a 42-31 win on the road against No. 8 seeded UC Davis last Saturday in the quarterfinals. With the win, ISU advances to the semifinals for the third time in program history and will face No. 12 seed Villanova with a spot in the FCS National Championship on the line.<\/p>\n Barrel House, located at 9 Brickyard Drive attached to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, is the ultimate spot to hang out and unwind. A go-to spot for burgers, appetizers, salads, wraps, signature favorites, quesadillas, tacos, pizzas, desserts, and even kids’ meals, the menu caters to all taste buds and features several our unique beers on tap.<\/p>\n 93 Octane Brewery, located at\u00a0171 N. Addison Ave. in\u00a0Elmhurst,\u00a0came about from a love of craft beer and wanting to make something exceptional for family and friends to enjoy. Their dedicated crew\u00a0puts in the hard work needed to produce the highest quality ales and lagers, while also having fun in the process. The menu features a wide array of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups available in the tap room.<\/p>\n GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App: \u00a0Your sources for Illinois State tickets, Weisbecker Scholarship Fund gifts, multimedia, Redbird merchandise, photos and more.
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