Ball State football schedules 2026 season with predictions for each game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ball State football is set to begin its 2026 season on September 5 against Ohio State, ranked No. 1 in the preseason. Coming off a 4-8 record in 2025, the Cardinals aim to qualify for their first bowl game since 2021. Predictions for their remaining games include a win against Stony Brook and potential losses to Liberty and Northwestern. The season's first Mid-American Conference game is against Kent State on September 26. The Cardinals are looking to improve under head coach Mike Uremovich in his second year, with hopes of returning to bowl eligibility.
- •Season opener on September 5 at Ohio State
- •Home opener against Stony Brook predicted as a win
- •Kent State game on September 26 begins MAC play
- •Head coach Mike Uremovich enters second season
- •Last bowl appearance for Ball State was in 2021
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ball State football 2026 season prediction | Will Cardinals make a bowl game?
"Ball State football is one week away. Here's our game-by-game prediction for the Cardinals' schedule as they seek their first bowl game since 2021.
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