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FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2011, file photo, fans fill Ohio Stadium as Ohio State takes on Akron in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will limit home crowds to about 20,000 and prohibit tailgating if the football season is played this fall. Fans inside Ohio Stadium will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing to help stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell, center, runs off the field following warm-ups before an NCAA college football game between Iowa State and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Iowa State has added Ball State to its 2020 home football schedule to replace the canceled Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa. The Cyclones and Cardinals will play Sept. 12. Ball State was available because its game at Michigan was canceled as part of the Big Ten's decision to play conference games only. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Cyclones add Ball St to replace canceled game against Iowa

Jul. 28, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

A ball carrier wears a face mask prior to the friendly soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Le Havre, in Le Havre, western France, Sunday, July 12, 2020. For the first time since the coronavirus shut down sports and chased away spectators, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and other soccer stars are going to play again in front of fans. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
The Latest: Dodgers CF Pollock considered skipping season

By The Associated Press Jul. 17, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Miami (Ohio) with 4 TDs in second half, beats Ball St. 41-27

Nov. 29, 2019 04:11 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Caleb Huntley ran for three touchdowns and Ball State scored 27 points in the second half to beat Miami (Ohio) 41-27 on Friday. ...

Crum leads Kent State to 41-38 win over Ball State

Nov. 23, 2019 03:55 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum passed for 369 yards and ran for another 101, Matthew Trickett kicked a 22-yard field goal with 19 seconds remaining and Kent...

Huge rally lifts Central Michigan over Ball State 45-44

Nov. 16, 2019 07:54 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Jonathan Ward rushed for 105 yards and four touchdowns, Tommy Lazaro ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns, the second coming from the 2...

Western Michigan bowl eligible, beats Ball State 35-31

Nov. 05, 2019 11:48 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — LeVante Bellamy ran for 157 yards and three TDs and Western Michigan became bowl eligible for a school-record sixth straight year with...

Rourke has 2 TD runs, leads Ohio over Ball State 34-21

Oct. 26, 2019 05:49 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Nathan Rourke accounted for 258 yards of offense and ran for two touchdowns to lead Ohio to a 34-21 victory over Ball State on Saturday. ...

Plitt's 3 TDs lead Ball St. to a 52-14 romp over Toledo

Oct. 19, 2019 06:29 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw three touchdowns and Malik Dunner ran for two scores and Ball State dominated Toledo 52-14 on Saturday. The...

Plitt rallies Ball State to beat Eastern Michigan 29-23

Oct. 12, 2019 06:53 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw two touchdown passes, ran for two more scores and rallied Ball State in the second half to beat Eastern Michigan 29-23 on...

Huntley runs for 2 TDs, Ball State rallies past NIU

Oct. 05, 2019 07:23 PM EDT
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Caleb Huntley ran 35 times for 157 yards and two TDs, and Ball State rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Northern Illinois 27-20 in the Mid...

North Carolina State's Matthew McKay (7) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Thomas' TD return helps NC State beats Ball State 34-23

By Aaron Beard Sep. 21, 2019 10:37 PM EDT

NC State seeks defensive improvement against Ball State

By Aaron Beard Sep. 20, 2019 12:25 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State doesn't know exactly what kind of defense it has entering Saturday night's visit from Ball State. The...

Robison leads Florida Atlantic past Ball State 41-31

Sep. 14, 2019 06:13 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Chris Robison threw for 366 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to John Mitchell, as Florida Atlantic picked up its first win, posting a 41...

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) takes off for a running touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 10:14 PM EDT

Pitt passes for 6 TDs, Ball State routs Fordham 57-29

Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:54 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt passed for 439 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdowns and Ball State won its 10th straight home opener with a 57-29 victory...

Indiana wide receiver Justin Berry (88) make a catch in the end zone for a two-point conversion in front of Ball State linebacker Jacob White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penix helps Hoosiers hold on for 34-24 victory over Ball St.

By Michael Marot Aug. 31, 2019 03:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. The wait is almost over for Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. A highly-touted high school recruit who lost last summer’s battle to become Indiana’s starting quarterback, who redshirted after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last October, who only did limited work during the spring as he recovered will make his first college start Saturday against Ball State. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
New Indiana QB Penix eager to show off skills vs Ball State

By Michael Marot Aug. 30, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason supervises an NCAA college football practice in Nashville, Tenn. Mason isn't sharing who Vanderbilt's new starting quarterback will be before the season opener. The coach needs every advantage he can get with the Commodores hosting No. 3 Georgia for their season opener. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vandy coach still mum on his starting QB vs No. 3 Georgia

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2019 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches his team during an NCAA college football practice in Manhattan, Kan. Klieman knew he had a problem when he looked at the roster he was inheriting at Kansas State. He had a veteran QB. Veteran offensive line. Lots of veterans on defense. And not a single running back. None. At all.(Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP, File)
K-State to lean on transfer backfield under new head coach

By Dave Skretta Aug. 27, 2019 04:22 PM EDT