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Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Game Preview

Central Michigan vs Ball State prediction, game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Wednesday night

Central Michigan vs Ball State prediction, game preview, how to watch: Wednesday, November 17

Central Michigan vs Ball State How To Watch

Date: Wednesday, November 17
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
How To Watch: ESPNU
Record: Central Michigan (6-4), Ball State (5-5)
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Central Michigan vs Ball State Game Preview

Why Central Michigan Will Win

There’s a chance Central Michigan can still win the MAC West by winning its last two games and Northern Illinois losing its last two. Unfortunately, NIU is playing Buffalo at the same time this is happening – there might be a wee bit of scoreboard watching happening.

The Chippewas lost to NIU in a 39-38 thriller a few weeks ago, but that’s been the only blip over the last five games as the offense has been consistent through the air and good enough running the ball to keep up with the Kent States and Toledos of the world.

Ball State doesn’t have much of a downfield passing game, it doesn’t control the clock, and …

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Why Ball State Will Win

The offense is running all over everyone lately.

The Cardinals were right there with Northern Illinois only to lose 30-29 – but they ran for 246 yards.

After doing nothing on the ground for most of the year, they’ve hit 200 yards in three of the last four games to balance out a decent enough offense that’s more effective than the overall stats.

Central Michigan won’t pick off a whole lot of passes and it’s more than happy to give up close to 300 yards a game through the air, but …

What’s Going To Happen

The Central Michigan run defense has been a rock. It allowed over 200 yards to Missouri to start the season, and that’s been it – only Northern Illinois has come close to two bills.

However, Ball State is finally back in Muncie after playing four of its last five games on the road, and at 5-5 it needs this a whole lot more than 6-4 Central Michigan does.

The defending MAC champs will rise up defensively in the fourth quarter in yet another close game – the last four Ball State games have been decided by a touchdown or less.

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Central Michigan vs Ball State Prediction, Lines

Ball State 30, Central Michigan 27
Line: Ball State -1.5, o/u: 61
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2

Must See Rating: 3

5: Tummyache Soak
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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Game Preview

Ball State vs Northern Illinois prediction, game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – win on Wednesday night.

Ball State vs Northern Illinois prediction, game preview, how to watch: Wednesday, November 10

Ball State vs Northern Illinois How To Watch

Date: Wednesday, November 10
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Huskies Stadium, DeKalb, IL
How To Watch: ESPN2
Record: Ball State (5-4), Northern Illinois (6-3)
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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

Ball State hasn’t been quite constant enough, the running game has been hit-or-miss, and the defense has several flaws that could quickly be exposed by Northern Illinois, but it’s here.

It’s here with a chance to take full control over the MAC West race, and for a program that got the job done with a 2020 MAC Championship, it’s not going to be be fazed by the moment.

That’s all well and good, but can the defensive front hold up against the run? That’s what Northern Illinois does so very, very well, and it’s going to need to pound away to win.

The Cardinals have problems with the good passing games, but they’ve been great against the run – they haven’t allowed more than 130 yards in any of the last four games. They’re just good enough to come up with stops early to force tough third down chances, and that’s a problem for a Huskie team that doesn’t move the chains.

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Why Northern Illinois Will Win

All is not lost for Northern Illinois with a loss, but a win puts them – at worst – 1.5 games up on everyone close in the MAC West race with three to play.

Yeah, it likes to run, and yeah, that’s how everything works best, but Rocky Lombardi and the passing attack have gone off over the last two weeks with 351 yards against Central Michigan and 532 in the wild shootout loss to Kent State.

The offense is more versatile than it seems, but when it runs for 165 yards or more it’s 6-1. The team lives for controlling the clock, it’s going to have the ball for well over 35 minutes against a fast-paced Cardinal team.

What’s Going To Happen

Can Northern Illinois finally come through with the big win the program has been waiting to come up with in the Thomas Hammock era?

It’s been a push and a rebuilding job to get here, and now it’s very, very close to making a trip to the MAC Championship with just two more wins.

Ball State has the experience, talent, and make-up to pull this off, but Northern Illinois will do a strong job of controlling the clock and the game.

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Ball State vs Northern Illinois Prediction, Lines

Northern Illinois 30, Ball State 27
Line: Ball State -2.5, o/u: 62.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3

Must See Rating: 4

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Ball State vs. Akron live stream, TV channel, start time, odds, how to watch MACtion

The Ball State Cardinals will meet the Akron Zips in MAC action on Tuesday night from InfoCision Stadium.

The Ball State Cardinals will meet the Akron Zips in MAC action on Tuesday night from InfoCision Stadium.

Ball State will look to rebound after a 24-17 loss to Miami as they look for their 5th win of the season. Meanwhile, Akron is struggling this season with a 2-6 record after a thrashing from Buffalo last week 45-10

This will be a great night of MACtion, here is everything you need to know to stream the game.

Ball State vs. Akron

  • When: Tuesday, November 2
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: CBSSN
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O/U: 58.5

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Ball State vs Akron Prediction, Game Preview

Ball State vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might – or might not – on Tuesday night.

Ball State vs Akron prediction, game preview, how to watch: Tuesday, November 2

Ball State vs Akron How To Watch

Date: Tuesday, November 2
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: InfoCision Stadium, Akron, OH
How To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Record: Ball State (4-4), Akron (2-6)
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Ball State vs Akron Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

Ball State just has to keep things moving.

Akron has a hard time on third downs, it doesn’t stop the run, and it doesn’t have any one thing it can do well defensively.

Miami doesn’t have a balanced offense, and yet it was able to run and throw for well over 200 yards in its win over the Zips a few weeks ago.

Buffalo is struggling, but it was also able to come up with well over 200 yards both on the ground and in the air in a 45-10 win.

Ball State hasn’t been consistent on the ground, but it can move a bit when it has to. The passing attack should be enough on one side, and the pass rush against an offensive front that’s the worst in the nation in pass protection shouldn’t have too many issues.

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Why Akron Will Win

Akron can control the clock.

It’s able to hold the ball for over 32 minutes, and Ball State with its style is among the worst in college football in the time of possession battle.

The Zips might be having a disastrous time defensively, but for the most part they’re keeping games from getting out of hand. Again, Ball State’s running game isn’t anything amazing. As long as Akron is able to keep Cardinal QB Drew Plitt from getting into a groove, this should stay relatively low scoring and close.

What’s Going To Happen

There can’t be any slipping for Ball State as it tries to stay in a tight MAC West race. Akron will deliver a few interesting shots, but there won’t be enough of them.

Ball State will run well as the game goes on, but it’ll be the overall ability to move the chains and keep drives alive – even if it doesn’t win the time of possession battle – that will take Akron out of its shell. That’s when the takeaways will come for the Cardinal D.

Ball State vs Akron Prediction, Lines

Ball State 38, Akron 20
Line: Ball State -20, o/u: 57.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5

Must See Rating: 2

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Ball State vs Miami University Prediction, Game Preview

Ball State Cardinals vs Miami University RedHawks prediction, game preview, how to watch, lines: Saturday, October 23

Ball State vs Miami University prediction, game preview, how to watch: Saturday, October 23

Ball State vs Miami University How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 23
Game Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Ball State (4-3), Miami University (3-4)
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Ball State vs Miami University Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

Are the Cardinals starting to make their move?

Excuse me. Are the defending MAC champion Cardinals starting to make their move?

The dominant win over Western Michigan set the tone after the loss to Toledo, and following it up with the victory over Eastern Michigan was massive.

The passing game was terrific against the Broncos, the ground game rumbled against the Eagles, and now it all needs to work against a Miami team that can’t seem to get the season rolling.

The RedHawks haven’t won two games in a row. There aren’t enough takeaways, the offense isn’t good enough in the red zone, and the offense hasn’t been consistent. But …

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Why Miami University Will Win

When the ground attack works Miami usually wins.

It’s all relative. Since opening the season with a loss to Cincinnati, the RedHawks are 3-0 when running for 164 yards or more – there were some passing yards to go along with the rushing production, too – but when the team can’t run, forget it.

Ball State’s run defense has been fine overall, but it allowed more than 164 rushing yards in four of the last six games and was hurt through the air in the two games when the run D rocked.

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What’s Going To Happen

Miami just doesn’t do enough to take the ball away, and Ball State will generate two takeaways.

Both teams will sputter on the ground, but at home, the Cardinals will get just a little more out of the defense and QB Drew Plitt will come up with a sharp performance.

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Ball State vs Miami University Prediction, Line

Ball State 26, Miami University 23
Line: Ball State -4.5, o/u: 51.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
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Must See Rating: 3

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Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Game Preview

Ball State vs Eastern Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch: Saturday, October 16

Ball State vs Eastern Michigan prediction, game preview, how to watch: Saturday, October 16

Ball State vs Eastern Michigan How To Watch

Date: Saturday, October 16
Game Time: 2:00 ET
Venue: Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, MI
How To Watch: ESPN+
Record: Ball State (3-3), Eastern Michigan (4-2)
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Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Game Preview

Why Ball State Will Win

Now that’s the defending MAC Champion team we’ve all been waiting for.

After getting rolled by Wyoming and losing to Toledo by ten, the Cardinals came up with a terrific victory over Army and followed it up by a huge 45-20 win over Western Michigan.

Win this, and the team is in the mix for the conference title chase again.

So what’s been the difference?

The Cardinals forced two takeaways in the first four games, they did a decent job against the Army ground game and came up with two interceptions, and forced four turnovers against Western Michigan.

But …

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Why Eastern Michigan Will Win

Eastern Michigan doesn’t make a whole lot of mistakes.

It turned it over twice in the loss to Northern Illinois, but for the most part there isn’t a problem with turnovers.

Ben Bryant and the passing game have kicked it in with close to 1,200 yards over the last three games with seven touchdown passes and just two picks. Ball State’s pass defense has been okay, but that’s mostly because teams are trying to run the ball.

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What’s Going To Happen

Both teams are better when their respective rushing games are working. Eastern Michigan hasn’t been great against teams that try grinding it out, but Ball State has rushed for 101 yards over the last two games.

There won’t be a ton of takeaway, but the Cardinal defense will hold up well, the offense will be balanced, and the momentum will continue with a good road win.

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Ball State vs Eastern Michigan Prediction, Line

Ball State 26, Eastern Michigan 20
Line: Ball State -1, o/u: 55.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5

Must See Rating: 2

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Defensive keys to the game for a Penn State win over Ball State

Penn State’s defense was stellar against Wisconsin. Expect more of the same in Week 2 against Ball State.

We are just one day away from Penn State matchup against Ball State. This game should be a perfect opportunity for the Nittany Lions to fix the problems they had with their offense last week. However, that doesn’t mean their defense should slack off because of an easy opponent.

Here are the key defensive components to help Penn State secure a win on Saturday.

Upset alert? 5 Reasons Ball State will beat Penn State Week 2

Is there a chance Penn State could be on upset alert in Week 2? If so, here’s how Ball State will do it.

We are just a day away from Penn State home opener against the Ball State Cardinals. We have seen several upsets throughout college football, including a few last weekend. Could Penn State be upset at home after taking down Wisconsin last weekend?

Here are the top five reasons why the Ball State Cardinals will pull off the upset.

Ball State Cardinals: CFN College Football Preview 2021

College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Ball State football season with what you need to know.

College Football News Preview 2021: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Ball State football season with what you need to know.

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2020 Record: 7-1 overall, 5-1 in MAC
Head Coach: Mike Neu, 6th year, 22-34
2020 CFN Final Ranking: 46
2020 CFN Preview Ranking: 92
2019 CFN Final Ranking: 83

Ball State Cardinals College Football Preview 2021: Offense

– Offense hasn’t been an issue at Ball State over the last few years, and it certainly won’t be a problem in 2021 with ten starters expected back. The Cardinals had a nice balance, didn’t make a whole lot of mistakes, and were solid at keeping the chains moving. However, to tweak and improve …

– The offensive line has to be more consistent. The running game wasn’t anything special and there were was too many sacks and tackles for loss allowed. Four starters are back, there’s decent depth, and around all-star Curtis Blackwell at one tackle, there’s enough experience to be stronger.

The ground attack never really had new Atlanta Falcon Caleb Huntley – he led the team with 437 rushing yards and six scores in just three games – and now there’s a rotation around 240-pound junior Tye Evans and 208-pound senior Will Jones. Those two combined for over 600 yards with over four yards per carry and four scores.

– Drew Plitt settled the quarterback situation, going the distance as the only Cardinal to throw a pass. the veteran hit 66% of his throws for 2,164 yards and 17 touchdowns with six picks. He’s got the guys back all of his top targets returning but third-leading receiver Antwan Davis.

First Team All-MAC performer Justin Hall is a smallish, shifty target who caught 49 passes for 665 yards and four scores, 6-3 Yo’Heinz Tyler led the team with eight touchdown grabs, and Jalen McGaughy is a rising big target who averaged over 34 yards on his five grabs with three scores.

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Ball State added to Auburn’s 2025 schedule

Go ahead and clear September 6, 2025 on your schedule because that’s when the Auburn Tigers will face off against Ball State! 

Go ahead and clear September 6, 2025 on your schedule because that’s when the Auburn Tigers will face off against Ball State!

This is the fourth time ever that these teams have played each other with the most recent meeting occuring in 2009. Auburn is undefeated in this series and its largest margin of victory (63-3) over the Cardinals took place in 2005.

The Tigers have already announced three-fourths of their nonconference schedule for the 2025 season. They will begin the season on the road against Baylor to mark the beginning of a home-and-home matchup against the Bears. Auburn will also host South Alabama at Jordan Hare in 2025.

Also worth noting is that these three games have been scheduled consecutively. At Baylor on  August 30, vs. Ball State September 6, and vs. South Alabama September 13. The Tigers will only face one nonconference opponent throughout their slate of conference games against Georgia, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Alabama at home and Arkansas, LSU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M on the road.