Ball State hosts Stony Brook for home opener at Scheumann Stadium

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Ball State hosts Stony Brook for home opener at Scheumann Stadium
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Ball State welcomes Stony Brook to Muncie for its 2026 home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Cardinals enter the matchup with an 0-1 record following a season-opening 56-3 loss at No. 1 Ohio State. Stony Brook, led by third-year head coach Billy Cosh, arrives with a 1-1 record after two high-scoring games to start its season. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. ET at Scheumann Stadium. Fans can watch the contest exclusively through an ESPN+ subscription. This matchup marks a return to competition against an FCS opponent for the Cardinals, who have not recorded a loss to a team from that division since 2014.

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  • Ball State plays Stony Brook at Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. ET.
  • The game is available for streaming on ESPN+.
  • Ball State enters the game with an 0-1 record while Stony Brook is 1-1.
  • Stony Brook is coached by Billy Cosh, who is in his third season with the program.
  • The Cardinals have not lost to an FCS opponent since 2014.
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Ball State football will welcome Stony Brook for its home opener. Here's how to watch the Cardinals this week, including time and streaming information.

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Ball State football returns to Scheumann Stadium this week to face off with Stony Brook. Follow along here for live scoring updates and highlights.

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