The Ball State Cardinals (1-6) and the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-3) square off on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Scheumann Stadium in a battle of MAC foes. Check out the article below for all the details you need to know, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Ball State vs. Central Michigan Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Muncie, Indiana
- Stadium: Scheumann Stadium
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Ball State vs. Central Michigan Stats and Insights
- Ball State has been outscored by 110 points this season (15.7 per game), and opponents of Central Michigan have outscored them by 55 points (7.9 per game).
- Central Michigan has allowed an average of 30.6 points per game, 15.6 more than the 15.0 Ball State has scored.
- Central Michigan averages 22.7 points per game, 8.0 fewer than Ball State gives up (30.7).
- In games where the Chippewas score more than 30.7 points this season, they have put together a record of 2-0.
Ball State vs. Central Michigan Recent Meetings
- The last two times Central Michigan and Ball State have squared off, the two teams share the same 1-1 record.
- The two teams have never hit the over on the point total while sharing an even 1-1 record in their games against the spread.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, Central Michigan has racked up 53 points versus Ball State, while surrendering only 34 points.
Top Performers
Ball State
- The Cardinals’ offense has been driven by Marquez Cooper, who has run for 422 yards (60.3 yards per carry) and one rushing touchdown.
- In the receiving game, Cooper has chipped in 129 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on 13 receptions.
- In seven games, Layne Hatcher has aired it out for 566 yards (80.9 yards per game) to go along with four touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a completion percentage of 65.3%.
- Kiael Kelly has been a key contributor to the Cardinals’ offense this year, posting 133 passing yards with zero passing touchdowns, one interception and a 35.5% completion percentage.
- With 279 rushing yards (5.6 YPC) and zero rushing touchdowns in seven games, Kelly has been providing value on the ground in addition to the passing game.
- As an important part of the Cardinals’ passing attack, Tanner Koziol has amassed 217 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 27 receptions.
- Cole Pearce has helped lead the Cardinals’ defense with 36 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks in seven games.
- With 33 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in seven games, Sidney Houston Jr. has been a significant part of the Cardinals’ defense in 2023.
- Keionte Newson has helped carry the Cardinals’ defense with 34 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack in seven games.
- An important piece of the Cardinals’ defensive unit, Aljareek Malry has one interception to go with 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended in seven games.
Central Michigan
- In seven games, Jase Bauer has thrown for 1,060 yards (151.4 per game), with four touchdowns and six interceptions, and a completion percentage of 57.8%.
- Bauer also has run for 200 yards and seven TDs.
- In seven games, Myles Bailey has run for 358 yards (51.1 per game) and three TDs.
- Also, Bailey has 11 receptions for 94 yards and zero touchdowns.
- In the passing game, Jesse Prewitt III has scored three TDs, hauling in 24 balls for 356 yards (50.9 per game).
- Marion Lukes has rushed for 194 yards (27.7 per game) and one touchdown in seven games.
- In the passing game, Lukes has scored zero touchdowns, with 18 catches for 186 yards.
- On defense, Kyle Moretti has helped lead the way with 31 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two sacks in seven games.
- Jacques Bristol has collected 16 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in seven games for the Chippewas.
- In seven games for the Chippewas, Trey Jones has totaled 20 tackles and one interception.
- On defense, Donte Kent has contributed 25 tackles and 2.0 TFL in seven games.