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Ball State edges Bowling Green in overtime thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Ball State edges Bowling Green in overtime thriller

Summary

Ball State football secured a dramatic 32-31 overtime victory against Bowling Green on October 17, 2026, marking their first Mid-American Conference win under second-year head coach Mike Uremovich. The Cardinals ended a road losing streak that dated back to October 2024. Key moments included a late fumble recovery leading to Bowling Green's first lead, followed by Ball State's game-winning two-point conversion pass from quarterback Keldric Luster to Alex Scherle. The Cardinals improved to 2-5, while Bowling Green fell to 2-5. Ball State will next host Sacramento State on October 24 for their homecoming game.

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By the Numbers

•Ball State improves to 2-5, 1-2 MAC after the win.
•Bowling Green falls to 2-5, 2-1 MAC.
•Keldric Luster finished with 195 passing yards and 125 rushing yards.
•Game-winning two-point conversion completed to Alex Scherle.
•Next game for Ball State is homecoming against Sacramento State on October 24.

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8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Ball State football exorcises demons with road win at Bowling Green

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It seemed like Ball State was destined for another MAC loss late Saturday afternoon. Keldric Luster and the Cardinals had other ideas, though.
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