Dual-threat Redbird QB who could stress defenses with both arm and legs
In the 2023–24 Illinois State historical record, Mike Souza stands out as a productive, improvisational quarterback: he threw for 1,894 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2003, and over his Redbirds career he totaled 3,505 passing yards, 20 passing TDs, and 23 interceptions while also adding designed-run value. He was known for mobility, toughness, and big-play passing, including a 385-yard outing against Illinois in 2003. If you want a quarterback who can extend plays and create offense outside structure, Souza fits; if you need ultra-low-risk efficiency, the turnover rate is the trade-off.
