Ball State football shut out in loss to Buffalo, eliminated from bowl contention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Ball State football suffered a 28-7 loss to Buffalo on November 11. The Cardinals' offense was unable to score, with their only touchdown coming from a blocked punt recovery. Although the defense performed well, limiting Buffalo to 78 rushing yards in the first half, the lack of offensive production led to their elimination from bowl eligibility for the fifth consecutive season. Ball State's next game is on November 17 against Ohio.
- •Ball State's offense failed to score any points in the game.
- •The only touchdown was on a blocked punt recovery.
- •Ball State's defense restricted Buffalo's rushing game effectively.
- •Ball State is now 5-11 in midweek MACtion games over five seasons.
- •Next game for Ball State is on November 17 against Ohio.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Three takeaways from Ball State football's miserable loss to Buffalo
"Ball State football was eliminated from bowl contention with a miserable home loss to Buffalo in which the offense failed to score any points.
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