Before that, he was the head football coach at E.C. Central following a five-season stint leading the Valparaiso Crusaders. Adams posted a record of 15-40 as Valparaiso's head coach from 2005-09.

The Illinois State Redbirds have added the Valparaiso Beacons to their 2027 football schedule, FBSchedules.com has learned.

VALPARAISO | College football Media Day is something that players have to endure, not something they look forward to, especially when it’s pouring outside.