FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, Ball State Cardinals quarterback Drew Plitt (9) makes a pass during an NCAA football game against the Miami (Oh) Redhawks in Oxford, Ohio. Quarterback Drew Plitt returns for a sixth season. Will Jones and Tye Evans, who split carries during the second half of last season, also are back. Justin Hall and Yo'Heinz Tyler are expected to again form one of the league's top receiving tandems and all five offensive line starters remain in place.(AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 file photo, Ball State head coach Mike Neu walks the sidelines during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. When Ball State was picked to repeat as Mid-American Conference champions, coach Mike Neu shrugged off the prediction in his typically low-key manner. He knew the history.(AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 file photo, Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (14) carries the ball as Utah State safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (3) defends during the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas. (Kent State and star quarterback Dustin Crum are favored in the East Division. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018 file photo Western Michigan quarterback Kaleb Eleby (9) attempts to pass the ball during an NCAA college football game against Toledo at Waldo Stadium. Quarterback Kaleb Eleby will be working with the Broncos' top three rushers, two of their top three receivers and four starting linemen from last season. The defense allowed the fourth-fewest yards per play (5.6) and recorded 19 sacks. So if it can cut the 34.2 points allowed, the Broncos could be in the title hunt. (Daniel Vasta/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP, File)