Fixtures

NCAAF 09/06 23:30 1 Ball State vs Auburn - View
NCAAF 09/13 18:00 1 Ball State vs New Hampshire - View
NCAAF 09/20 19:30 1 Connecticut vs Ball State - View
NCAAF 10/04 16:00 1 Ball State vs Ohio - View
NCAAF 10/11 19:30 1 Western Michigan vs Ball State - View
NCAAF 10/18 19:30 1 Ball State vs Akron - View

Results

NCAAF 08/30 16:00 1 [73] Ball State v Purdue [113] L 0-31
NCAAF 11/29 17:00 1 Ball State v Ohio L 21-42
NCAAF 11/23 19:00 1 Bowling Green v Ball State L 38-13
NCAAF 11/13 00:00 1 [9] Ball State v Buffalo [5] L 48-51
NCAAF 11/06 01:00 1 Miami Ohio v Ball State L 27-21
NCAAF 10/26 19:30 1 [8] Northern Illinois v Ball State [10] W 23-25
NCAAF 10/19 23:00 1 [10] Ball State v Vanderbilt [48] L 14-24
NCAAF 10/12 16:00 1 [12] Ball State v Kent State [10] W 37-35
NCAAF 10/05 18:00 1 [6] Western Michigan v Ball State [12] L 45-42
NCAAF 09/28 17:30 1 [12] Ball State v James Madison [11] L 7-63
NCAAF 09/21 17:00 1 [93] Ball State v Central Michigan [121] L 34-37
NCAAF 09/14 21:55 1 [61] Ball State v Miami Florida [11] L 0-62

The Ball State Cardinals football team is a college football program representing Ball State University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football. Ball State plays its home games at Scheumann Stadium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals compete in the Mid-American Conference as a member of the West Division. The team is currently led by head coach Mike Uremovich, who was hired on December 4, 2024.

The Cardinals have a 476–455–32 record, which ranks below the top 50 most victories among NCAA FBS programs. Ball State was originally classified as a teacher's college, participating in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) from 1937 until 1956. In 1957, they were classified as a Small College school until 1972. Ball State received Division II classification in 1973, before becoming a Division I-AA program in 1975 and a Division I-A (now FBS) program in 1981, dropping to Division I-AA for a single season (1982) before returning to Division I-A.

Ball State University’s American football team, known as the Ball State Cardinals, is a competitive NCAA Division I program representing Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Established in 1924, the team has a rich history of developing talented athletes and competing at a high level within the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Cardinals are known for their strong team spirit, disciplined play, and dedicated coaching staff. They play their home games at Scheumann Stadium, creating an energetic atmosphere for fans and students alike. With a commitment to excellence both on and off the field, the Ball State Cardinals continue to strive for success in college football, fostering community pride and athletic achievement.