Ball State Cardinals
MAC
· 2026 schedule
0-00-0 conf
Record
0-0
0-0 in MAC
Games
12
5 home · 7 away · 0 neutral
Conference games
8
4 non-conference
Ranked opponents
1
AP Top 25 · 2026-08-17
Schedule strength
-3.3
10 FBS opponents · 1 FCS
SOS rank
#101
of 138 FBS teams
Full 2026 schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | TV | Result / line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 5 | at 1  Ohio StateBig Ten | Away | BTN | OSU -50.5 preview |
| Wk 2 | Sep 12 | vs  Stony BrookFCS / Other | Home | ESPN+ | — preview |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 | at  LibertyCUSA | Away | ESPN+ | — preview |
| Wk 4 | Sep 26 | at  Kent StateMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 5 | Oct 3 | vs  ToledoMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 6 | Oct 10 | at  NorthwesternBig Ten | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 7 | Oct 17 | at  Bowling GreenMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 8 | Oct 24 | vs  Sacramento StMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 10 | Nov 4 | at  UMassMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 11 | Nov 11 | vs  BuffaloMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 12 | Nov 17 | at  OhioMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 | vs  C MichiganMAC | Home | — preview |
Schedule strength = mean opponent efficiency margin from The College King's 2025 final ratings, a preseason estimate until 2026 games are played.
Depth chart click a player for his history
Offense Multiple
WR-X
14Elisha DurhamSO11.3 rec yds/g
2025 totals
4 rec34 rec yds
2025 per game
1.3 rec11.3 rec yds
career · 3 games
4 rec34 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 4 rec34 rec yds |
3Corey Thompson Jr.RS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
17DJ YoungJRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
WR-Z
1Donovan HamiltonRS SO34.9 rec yds/g
2025 totals
20 rec244 rec yds
2025 per game
2.9 rec34.9 rec yds
career · 7 games
20 rec244 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 7 | 20 rec244 rec yds |
11Isaiah ThackerRS JR-1.0 rush yds/g
2025 totals
3 rec29 rec yds1 rec TD-3 rush yds
2025 per game
1.0 rec9.7 rec yds0.3 rec TD-1.0 rush yds
career · 4 games
3 rec29 rec yds1 rec TD3 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 3 rec29 rec yds1 rec TD-3 rush yds |
| 2024 | Ball State | 1 | 6 rush yds |
10Jamarion McDougleRS JR3.7 rush yds/g
2025 totals
2 rec43 rec yds11 rush yds
2025 per game
0.7 rec14.3 rec yds3.7 rush yds
career · 4 games
5 rec90 rec yds1 rec TD11 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 2 rec43 rec yds11 rush yds |
| 2024 | Ball State | 1 | 3 rec47 rec yds1 rec TD |
WR-SL
5Jabari Smith Jr.RS JRfrom FAU20.8 rec yds/g
7CJ NelsonRS SR0.9 rush yds/g
2025 totals
22 rec393 rec yds3 rec TD7 rush yds
2025 per game
2.8 rec49.1 rec yds0.4 rec TD0.9 rush yds
career · 17 games
43 rec685 rec yds4 rec TD12 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | not in the FBS record | 8 | 22 rec393 rec yds3 rec TD7 rush yds |
| 2024 | E Illinois | 9 | 21 rec292 rec yds1 rec TD5 rush yds |
80Derion TalbertRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LT
66Chris HoodRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
71Brady BarrowmanRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LG
75Zach BandyRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
C
63Maxwell WentzRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
67Jackson RuessRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RG
73Cole MosierRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
68Grant HaworthRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RT
70Tristan CookRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
61Luke DaltonRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
TE
24Tate HooverRS JR9.0 rec yds/g
2025 totals
1 rec9 rec yds
2025 per game
1.0 rec9.0 rec yds
career · 1 games
1 rec9 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 1 | 1 rec9 rec yds |
89Sean WardRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
12Alex ScherleRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
QB
6Keldric LusterRS JR7.0 pass yds/g
2025 totals
14 pass yds1 comp3 att14 rush yds
2025 per game
7.0 pass yds0.5 comp1.5 att7.0 rush yds
career · 9 games
37 pass yds4 comp12 att76 rush yds
9Tyler MizzellRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RB
4TJ HortonRS JR18.0 rush yds/g
2025 totals
180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD
2025 per game
18.0 rush yds6.0 carries1.5 rec7.1 rec yds0.1 rec TD
career · 17 games
287 rush yds83 carries19 rec77 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 10 | 180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2024 | Ball State | 7 | 107 rush yds23 carries4 rec6 rec yds |
2Jalen BondsRS FR25.7 rush yds/g
2025 totals
77 rush yds27 carries1 rush TD2 rec52 rec yds
2025 per game
25.7 rush yds9.0 carries0.3 rush TD0.7 rec17.3 rec yds
career · 3 games
77 rush yds27 carries1 rush TD2 rec52 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 77 rush yds27 carries1 rush TD2 rec52 rec yds |
20Johnny Thompson Jr.RS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
Defense 3-4
DE
10Austin StiefSRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
39Maverick GracioRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
7Ben MarshRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
NT
99Kendrick GilbertRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
74Khristian ZacharyRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
58Keilan SmithRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
DT
56Ameir GlennRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
94Ka'Shawn ThomasRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
54Spencer VakaRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RUSH
31Jared BadieRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
11Layton StarksRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
9Justin ThomasRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
48Sam FeeneyRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
WLB
6Cincear LewisRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
16Kaleb StewartRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
26Lucas SzymborskiRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
MLB
27Gavin ForshaRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
25Mikeah WebsterRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LCB
4Will YatesJR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
23Jordan SuggsRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
SS
0Derek FieldsRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
12Deondre ShepherdRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
20Cole EarlewineRS JR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
FS
1Sterling SmithRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
2Tobi AdewoyinSO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
RCB
21Dianté GriffinRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
18Cedric Franklin IIRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
NB
5Chris JacksonRS SRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
8Avery StuartRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
Special teams
PT
32Cole StumbaughRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
PK
37Hudson FieneRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
KO
37Hudson FieneRS JRtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
LS
45Caden BrittonRS SR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
34Coby TrippRS FR
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
H
32Cole StumbaughRS SO
No production on file. The per-player stat feed behind this site covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, and the season leaders feed lists only each team’s top few in each category — so most linemen, defenders and specialists carry no numbers here, and none are invented.
KR
4TJ HortonRS JR18.0 rush yds/g
2025 totals
180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD
2025 per game
18.0 rush yds6.0 carries1.5 rec7.1 rec yds0.1 rec TD
career · 17 games
287 rush yds83 carries19 rec77 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ball State | 10 | 180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2024 | Ball State | 7 | 107 rush yds23 carries4 rec6 rec yds |
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