Ball State Cardinals

At 6-foot-10 and 330 pounds, Chris Hood is the tallest offensive lineman in college football and the most experienced player on Ball State's roster...

Ball State returns home to face 3-1 Toledo on Oct. 3 after last week's Kent State loss, aiming to correct exposed issues.

• Penalties and injuries:...

The 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff on October 10 at New Ryan Field will air nationally on the Big Ten Network, giving Ball State its first meeting with...

Keldric Luster remained unavailable with an undisclosed injury after Ball State's 26-13 loss at Kent State, forcing Tyler Mizzell to play the full...

Ball State's 2026 depth chart snapshot details position-group structure across three units:

• Offense: 11 starting jobs using primary 11 personnel
  -...

Kent State beat the Ball State Cardinals in the program's September 26 Mid-American Conference opener.

Ball State camps provide critical evaluation chances for under-the-radar Midwest prospects, as Jared Elliott recalls first meeting quarterback Christian Abney at one such event where the high schooler sought his opportunity.

Jamarion McDougle's fifth-year experience and standout 2026 spring performance position him as a key contributor in a deep receiving corps, potentially elevating Ball State's passing attack with proven reliability from limited prior snaps.

Ball State will face Central Michigan on November 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie.

Ball State is resetting after its Liberty blowout by stressing execution and eliminating penalties as MAC play begins at Kent State.

• Penalties...

Ball State opens its first MAC home game of the season on Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. ET against Toledo, kicking off the program's annual Community Day at Scheumann Stadium.

Ball State medical staff stabilized Gabe Aramboles' head and neck after an awkward hit left the defensive back down and grabbing at the area. With...

Ball State climbed from No. 12 to No. 9 in the Week 2 MAC power rankings after a 41-17 win over Stony Brook. The Cardinals posted their largest margin...

Ball State Football's TOGETHER docuseries released Episode 2 on Sept. 17, offering fans an inside look at players' personal lives alongside the early...

Ball State has started extending 2029 football offers in Texas, marking initial relationship-building in a crowded regional market with programs like Army, Navy and North Texas.

Starting in 2028, Ball State will play nine conference games and three non-conference contests each season.

• Scheduling shift: Replaces the current...

Ball State athletics now recruits for yearly rosters rather than multi-year program building.

• Director Jeff Mitchell noted the portal's "disruptive...

Keldric Luster opened his second career start with an interception yet finished 27-of-32 for 256 yards and three touchdowns, setting Ball State's...

Ball State's first conference game lands at Kent State on Sept. 26 at noon ET on ESPN+, giving both teams an early start to MAC play. The road matchup offers the Cardinals a chance to set the tone in league action with national exposure right away.

Can Ball State's improved passing game carry over against Liberty?

• Keldric Luster threw for 256 yards at 84.4% completion with three touchdowns...