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Ball State football seeks first road win against Kent State in MAC opener

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Ball State football seeks first road win against Kent State in MAC opener
Summary

Ball State (1-2) travels to Kent State (1-2) for a Mid-American Conference opener this weekend. This matchup follows a challenging defeat to Liberty, where the Cardinals lost 51-15. Ball State aims to revive its offense led by quarterback Keldric Luster after a rough performance last week. Kent State returns its starting quarterback, Dru DeShields, who has performed well thus far. Both teams are struggling with penalties, making discipline a key factor heading into the game.

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  • •Ball State lost to Liberty, 51-15, last week.
  • •Kent State features starting QB Dru DeShields, key to their offense.
  • •Penalties could play a crucial role; both teams struggle with discipline.
  • •Last season, Ball State defeated Kent State, 17-13, at home.
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Ball State football opens MAC play this weekend with a road trip to Kent State. Here's our scouting report and score prediction for the MAC opener.

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