2nd-seed Illinois State ousts Western Illinois 36-19

NORMAL, Ill. -- Tre Roberson scored his second rushing touchdown to kick off the fourth quarter as No. 2 seed Illinois State used three late scores to sweep past Western Illinois 36-19 in the second round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday. Illinois State (10-2) advances to meet Richmond (9-3) in the quarterfinals Dec. 12. The Red Birds led 7-6 at halftime, fell behind 12-7 in the third quarter but outscored Western Illinois (7-6) 21-7 in the fourth. Roberson, who passed for two TDs, scored on a 5-yard run in the final minute of the third quarter and opened the fourth with a 32-yard rushing TD. After the Leathernecks pulled to 22-19, Anthony Warrum scored on a 21-yard pass from Roberson, and Marshaun Coprich capped the scoring with a 72-yard run up the right sideline. Illinois State racked up 350 yards on the ground. Coprich led with 217 yards and two scores.