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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...

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

Indiana's -Shun Harris (5) returns a punt for a touchdown against Ball State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 in Bloomington, Ind. (Jeremy Hogan/The Herald-Times via AP)
Hoosiers run past Ball St. for perfect non-conference start

By Michael Marot Sep. 15, 2018 11:42 AM EDT

Hoosiers hoping complete game is in cards against Ball State

By Michael Marot Sep. 13, 2018 11:30 PM EDT
Tom Allen watched Indiana's offense shine in the season opener. He saw the Hoosiers' defense deliver late last week. Now the second-year...

Notre Dame faces Ball St in 1st meeting of Indiana schools

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2018 07:19 AM EDT
Ball State (1-0) at No. 8 Notre Dame (1-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC) Line: Notre Dame by 34½. Series record: First meeting. ...