Ball State football loses to Toledo in MAC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Ball State football fell to Toledo, 39-24, during their Mid-American Conference game on October 3. The Cardinals led in the first half but could not maintain their advantage, ultimately dropping to 0-2 in conference play. Ball State's quarterback situation was uncertain with Keldric Luster returning but limited due to an ankle injury. Toledo's dynamic rushing attack proved too much, with the Rockets gaining 354 yards on the ground. The Cardinals will attempt to rebound against Northwestern on October 10.
- •Ball State's record drops to 1-4, 0-2 MAC.
- •Keldric Luster threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Toledo ran for 354 yards, with CJ Miller gaining 196 yards.
- •The game included a pivotal momentum shift just before halftime.
- •Ball State faces Northwestern next on October 10.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ball State football suffers another loss to Toledo | Final score, takeaways
"Ball State football had the momentum in the first half but couldn't sustain it in a loss to Toledo. Three takeaways from another Cardinals MAC loss.
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