Mid-American Conference2026 SEASON

Ball StateCardinals

0–0OverallMid-American ConferenceAP rank not published

SP+ RANK#133Preseason FPI RANKNot publishedESPN WIN TOTAL2.5Published line PLAYOFF ODDS0.0%The Athletic

Sourced. Dated. Never guessed.Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026

THE ROAD AHEAD

2026 schedule

12 games · Regular season

WEEK 1Sep 5

#1 Ohio State

Ohio Stadium

Result not publishedBTN

WEEK 2Sep 12

Stony Brook (FCS)

Scheumann Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 3Sep 19

Liberty

Williams Stadium

Result not publishedTV not published

WEEK 4Sep 26

Kent State

UP NEXT

Dix Stadium

Kickoff not publishedTV not published

WEEK 5Oct 3

Toledo

Scheumann Stadium

Kickoff not publishedTV not published

Dataset as of Sep 5, 2026. Times shown in Eastern Time.Where to watch

THE ROSTER RESHUFFLE

Transfer portal

0 in / 1 out · net -1

Incoming0

DATE

No incoming moves recorded

No verified transfers in this direction appear in the current dataset.

Outgoing1

DATE

Ty Robinson

To Illinois

Jan 16

Verified moves · As of Sep 7, 2026Full transfer ledger

THE LOCKER ROOM

Meet the roster

116 players listed

Position groups

Expand to explore

QBKeldric Luster · Tyler Mizzell5

Keldric Luster

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Tyler Mizzell

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#13

Khalel Wright

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#16

Mason Atkins

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#18

Bodie Derrer

QB · Class not published

Measurements not published

RBElijah Jackson · Jalen Bonds6

Elijah Jackson

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Jalen Bonds

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Johnny Thompson Jr.

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

TJ Horton

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#21

Anthony McMullen Jr.

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#25

Char'rese Breveard

RB · Class not published

Measurements not published

WRDonovan Hamilton · Jabari Smith13

Donovan Hamilton

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

Jabari Smith

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

CJ Nelson

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

Corey Thompson Jr.

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#10

Jamarion McDougle

WR · 5TH

Measurements not published

#11

Isaiah Thacker

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#14

Elisha Durham

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#15

Tayshon Bardo

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#17

DJ Young

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#80

Derion Talbert

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#82

TJ Byard

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#83

Eli Hohlt

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

#85

Ace Cooper

WR · Class not published

Measurements not published

TETate Hoover · Zach Becker9

#24

Tate Hoover

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#41

Zach Becker

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#42

AJ Seymour

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#44

Lucas Andresen

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#81

Leo Collins

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#86

Mason Riggins

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#87

Cole Coonrod

TE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#88

Alex Scherle

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

#89

Sean Ward

TE · 5TH

Measurements not published

OLEvan Downer · Michael Varon21

#54

Evan Downer

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#55

Michael Varon

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#56

Jacob Jeudy

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#57

Nolan Cicero

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#60

Blake Scriber

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#61

Luke Dalton

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#62

Sam Spicer

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#63

Maxwell Wentz

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#65

Ryan Eldridge

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#66

Chris Hood

OL · 5TH

Measurements not published

#67

Jackson Ruess

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#68

Grant Haworth

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#70

Tristan Cook

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#71

Brady Barrowman

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#72

Brady Weber

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#73

Cole Mosier

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#75

Zach Bandy

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#76

CJ Zeltwanger

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#77

Misael Sandoval

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#78

Kaden Mayle

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

#79

Zion Haney

OL · Class not published

Measurements not published

DLGeorge Okorie · Ben Marsh19

George Okorie

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

Ben Marsh

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#10

Austin Stief

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#33

Jamar Birden

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#39

Maverick Gracio

DE · Class not published

Measurements not published

#51

CJ Sanchez

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#52

Michael Thacker

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#54

Spencer Vaka

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#55

Dominic Infelise

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#56

Ameir Glenn

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#57

Reese Hill

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#58

Keilan Smith

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#74

Khristian Zachary

DT · 5TH

Measurements not published

#90

Lincoln Mason

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#93

Mason Holbrook

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#94

Ka'Shawn Thomas

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#96

Joshua Coleman

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#97

Myles Hancock

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

#99

Kendrick Gilbert

DT · Class not published

Measurements not published

LBCincear Lewis · Jovan Clark9

Cincear Lewis

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#15

Jovan Clark

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#16

Kaleb Stewart

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#25

Mikeah Webster

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#26

Lucas Szymborski

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#27

Gavin Forsha

LB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#36

Cole Mynett

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#40

Gannon Knowles

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#50

Carsen Burckhardt

LB · Class not published

Measurements not published

DBDerek "DJ" Fields · Sterling "Stu" Smith24

Derek "DJ" Fields

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Sterling "Stu" Smith

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Tobi Adewoyin

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Quentavious Scandrett

DB · 5TH

Measurements not published

Will Yates

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Chris Jackson

DB · 5TH

Measurements not published

Avery Stuart

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#12

Deondre Shepherd

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#13

Kamron Chamble

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#14

Anthony Pinnace

DB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#17

Kamari Williams

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#18

Cedric Franklin II

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#19

Zyon Hill

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#20

Cole Earlewine

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#21

Gabe Aramboles

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#22

Gavin Yates-Lyons

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#23

Jordan Suggs

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#24

Dianté Griffin

DB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#28

Stone Perkins

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#29

Micah Lillard

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#30

Donovan Lanier

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#35

Drew Bostic

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#38

Jayden Bernavil

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#45

Sebastian Moore

DB · Class not published

Measurements not published

KHudson Fiene1

#37

Hudson Fiene

K · Class not published

Measurements not published

PLachlan Mathieson · Cole Stumbaugh2

#19

Lachlan Mathieson

P · Class not published

Measurements not published

#32

Cole Stumbaugh

P · Class not published

Measurements not published

LSCoby Tripp · Caden Britton2

#34

Coby Tripp

LS · Class not published

Measurements not published

#45

Caden Britton

LS · 5TH

Measurements not published

K/PBrody Boehm1

#38

Brody Boehm

K/P · Class not published

Measurements not published

OLBJustin Thomas · Layton Starks4

Justin Thomas

OLB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#11

Layton Starks

OLB · Class not published

Measurements not published

#31

Jared Badie

OLB · 5TH

Measurements not published

#48

Sam Feeney

OLB · Class not published

Measurements not published

Inside the depth chartMIXED · First string by unit

MIXED / HYBRID — camp report (Aug 25) confirms several starters (esp. QB Luster); full two-deep Ourlads projected (08/24/2026)

offense

WR-XElisha Durham

WR-ZDonovan Hamilton

WR-SLJabari Smith

LTChris Hood

LGZach Bandy

CMaxwell Wentz

RGCole Mosier

RTTristan Cook

TETate Hoover

QBKeldric Luster

RBTJ Horton

defense

DEAustin Stief

NTKendrick Gilbert

DTAmeir Glenn

RUSHJared Badie

WLBCincear Lewis

MLBGavin Forsha

LCBWill Yates

SSDerek "DJ" Fields

FSSterling "Stu" Smith

RCBDianté Griffin

NBChris Jackson

special teams

PCole Stumbaugh

PKHudson Fiene

KOHudson Fiene / Brody Boehm

LSCaden Britton

HCole Stumbaugh

KRTJ Horton

Availability & fantasy notebookReported roles and player status · Sep 5, 2026

Availability report

Not published for this team.

Fantasy notes

No published fantasy notes for this team.

MAKE A SATURDAY OF IT

Your gameday, covered

Watch guide

HOME FIELD

Scheumann Stadium

Muncie, IN

22,500STADIUM CAPACITY

Gameday guideVerified Sep 7, 2026

Before you reach the gate

A clear-bag policy is published on the official athletics gameday page. Confirm the current permitted bag types and exact size limits with that page before you travel.

Getting there

MITS buses serve campus. Most fans use official lots.

ON THE AIR · LOCAL FLAGSHIP

WLBC-FM104.1 FM

Ball State Radio Network · Muncie, IN

As of Sep 8, 2026Listen with the network

Policies and broadcasts can change. Confirm details with the official athletics site before traveling.

BEYOND THE EYE TEST

By the numbers

2026 preseason · Published, not modeled here

Preseason outlook

2026

SP+ OVERALL-25.1

NATIONAL RANK#133

Offense12.2

Defense36.7

Points per 20 possessions · Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Shared 0–60 scale.

ESPN FPI rank: Not published
Win total line vs. projection: 2.5 / Not published
Playoff probability The Athletic: 0.0%

Athletic Mock xWins 2.9. ESPN Sept. 1 simulations listed MAC title odds 0.4%.

As of Aug 18, 2026Source 1 Source 2

Ratings through the years

FINAL

SEASONSP+ / FEIRANK

2025-23.0 SP+#132

2024-0.9 FEI#124

2023-0.8 FEI#122

2022-0.7 FEI#109

2021-0.5 FEI#98

20200.7 FEI#9

Earlier seasons

2019-0.3 FEI#83

2018-0.8 FEI#114

2017-1.3 FEI#127

2016-0.7 FEI#108

2015-0.7 FEI#104

2014-0.5 FEI#96

2013-0.1 FEI#70

2012-0.2 FEI#72

2011-0.5 FEI#91

2010-1.0 FEI#114

BUILT OVER SATURDAYS

The program archive

Season records & national player finishes

Season by season

Published team statistics by season. PPG means points per game.
Season	Record	PPG for	PPG against
2025	4-8	15.8	29.8
2024	3-9	25.3	40.1
2023	4-8	18.2	24.4
2022	5-7	23.2	26.9
2021	6-7	23.5	28.7
2020	7-1	34.2	25.8
2019	5-7	34.8	31.4
2018	4-8	24.2	32.4
2017	2-10	17.9	40.7
2016	4-8	27.0	30.1
2015	3-9	23.1	35.8
2014	5-7	27.7	27.2
2013	10-3	38.5	24.7
2012	9-4	33.6	32.0

Top-10 finishes

Individual national statistical leaderboards · Not team poll finishes

Tanner Koziol

Receiving Td

2024

Carson Steele

Rushing Td

2022

Carson Steele

Rushing Yards

2022

Anthony Winbush

Sacks

2017

Keith Wenning

Passing Td

2013

Keith Wenning

Passing Yards

2013

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Willie Snead

Receiving Td

2013

Willie Snead

Receiving Yards

2013

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