Muncie
Ball State
RECORD
3-5
CONFERENCE
Mid-American
PF / PA
176/282
Last 15 games
5-10 in the last 15 · 18.9 scored · 32.9 allowed LOST 0-42 scored 0 · allowed 42 See game WON 42-28 scored 42 · allowed 28 See game LOST 7-21 scored 7 · allowed 21 See game WON 17-13 scored 17 · allowed 13 See game LOST 9-24 scored 9 · allowed 24 See game LOST 9-38 scored 9 · allowed 38 See game LOST 24-45 scored 24 · allowed 45 See game LOST 3-56 scored 3 · allowed 56 See game WON 41-17 scored 41 · allowed 17 See game LOST 15-51 scored 15 · allowed 51 See game LOST 13-26 scored 13 · allowed 26 See game LOST 24-39 scored 24 · allowed 39 See game LOST 14-45 scored 14 · allowed 45 See game WON 32-31 scored 32 · allowed 31 See game WON 34-17 scored 34 · allowed 17 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
285-312-5
.478 since 1973
Best season
10-1
1978
10-win seasons
3
Latest 2013
Winning seasons
21
of 53 completed
Next games
Roster
6
Keldric LusterQB9
Tyler MizzellQB13
Khalel WrightQB16
Mason AtkinsQB18
Bodie DerrerQB0
Elijah JacksonRB Head coach
Head coachMike Uremovich Head coach since2025
Record at Ball State7-13
Seasons2
Bowl trips0
Season stats
Points per game22.0 7th
Points allowed35.3 13th
Total yards per game337.5 5th
Yards per play5.3 7th
Rush yards per game141.3 7th
Season
Unit
Offense
54 players
Defense
56 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 37 |  Hudson Fiene | PK |
| 38 |  Brody Boehm | PK |
| 98 |  Carson Holmer | PK |
| 19 |  Lachlan Mathieson | P |
| 32 |  Cole Stumbaugh | P |
| 34 |  Coby Tripp | LS |
| 45 |  Caden Britton | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-10-17 FINAL W
Ball State 32 : 31
Bowling Green
32 : 31 Bowling Green 2026-10-10 FINAL L
Ball State 14 : 45
Northwestern
14 : 45 Northwestern 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Stony Brook 
17 : 41 Ball State
17 : 41 Ball State 2026-09-05 FINAL L
Ball State 3 : 56
Ohio State
3 : 56 Ohio State 
24The latest 12 games. Every season: Ball State record by year.
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Game page vs Ball State Points per game
22.0
7th in the Mid-American
Points allowed
35.3
13th in the Mid-American
Total yards per game
337.5
5th in the Mid-American
Yards per play
5.3
7th in the Mid-American
Rush yards per game
141.3
7th in the Mid-American
Pass yards per game
196.3
6th in the Mid-American
First downs per game
19.3
6th in the Mid-American
Third-down rate
34.7%
11th in the Mid-American
Turnover margin
-3
8th in the Mid-American
Takeaways
6
11th in the Mid-American
Sacks
13
10th in the Mid-American
Sacks allowed
14
6th in the Mid-American
Penalty yards per game
70.6
11th in the Mid-American
Time of possession
29:45
9th in the Mid-American
Season by season
Record
3-5
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
22.0 / 35.3
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-5 | 22.0 | 35.3 | In progress |
| 2025 | 4-8 | 15.8 | 29.8 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 3-9 | 25.3 | 40.1 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 4-8 | 18.3 | 24.4 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 23.3 | 26.9 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 6-7 | 24.1 | 28.4 | Lost TaxAct Camellia Bowl |
| 2020 | 7-1 | 34.3 | 25.8 | Won Offerpad Arizona Bowl |
| 2019 | 5-7 | 34.8 | 31.4 | No bowl |
| 2018 | 4-8 | 24.2 | 32.4 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 2-10 | 17.9 | 40.7 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 4-8 | 27.0 | 30.1 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 3-9 | 23.1 | 35.8 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 5-7 | 27.7 | 27.2 | No bowl |
| 2013 | 10-3 | 38.5 | 24.7 | Lost GODADDY BOWL |
| 2012 | 9-4 | 33.6 | 32.0 | Lost BEEF 'O' BRADY'S BOWL ST. PETERSBURG |
| 2011 | 6-6 | 25.3 | 34.7 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 4-8 | 22.0 | 30.4 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 2-10 | 19.2 | 28.2 | No bowl |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Ball State's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keldric Luster | QB | 58.0% | 94.3% | 24.0% | 78.4% |
| TJ Horton | RB | 15.6% | 5.9% | 26.8% | 6.9% |
| Jalen Bonds | RB | 14.8% | 5.7% | 24.0% | 11.0% |
| Tyler Mizzell | QB | 14.2% | 19.4% | 9.0% | 23.4% |
| Johnny Thompson Jr. | RB | 9.5% | 6.3% | 13.6% | 7.8% |
| Jamarion McDougle | WR | 8.4% | 16.4% | 0.8% | 8.8% |
| Donovan Hamilton | WR | 8.1% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 15.6% |
| Jabari Smith | WR | 7.7% | 15.1% | 0.6% | 12.9% |
| Isaiah Thacker | WR | 6.8% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 12.3% |
| CJ Nelson | WR | 4.9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Corey Thompson Jr. | WR | 4.8% | 7.9% | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Elijah Jackson | RB | 4.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Tate Hoover | TE | 3.7% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Eli Hohlt | WR | 3.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| AJ Seymour | TE | 2.9% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| Elisha Durham | WR | 2.7% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Alex Scherle | TE | 2.3% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Ace Cooper | WR | 1.9% | 0.0% | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Tayshon Bardo | WR | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mason Atkins | QB | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| DJ Young | WR | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
5.8
FBS average
6.4
Played
6.0
Remaining
5.3
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 H · 2 
A · 3 
A · 4 
H · 5 A · 6 A · 7 
H · 8 BYEWk 9
A · 10 H · 11 
A · 12 
H · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Ball State 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | @ | 12 | Played |
| 2 | Stony Brook | vs | 1 | Played |
| 3 | Liberty | @ | 4 | Played |
| 4 | Kent State | @ | 5 | Played |
| 5 | Toledo | vs | 8 | Played |
| 6 | Northwestern | @ | 7 | Played |
| 7 | Bowling Green | @ | 4 | Played |
| 8 | Sacramento State | vs | 7 | Played |
| 10 | Massachusetts | @ | 0 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Buffalo | vs | 5 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Ohio | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Central Michigan | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Ball State in?
Ball State plays in the Mid-American.
Has Ball State ever won a national championship?
No. Ball State has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Ball State head coach in 2026?
Mike Uremovich is the Ball State head coach for the 2026 season.