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Ball State prepares for clash with Liberty in Virginia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ball State prepares for clash with Liberty in Virginia
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Ball State football is set to face Liberty on September 17 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Both teams enter the matchup with 1-1 records after recent victories against FCS opponents. The Cardinals defeated Stony Brook 41-17, while Liberty secured a narrow 24-23 win over Gardner-Webb. This game marks the second meeting between the two programs, with Liberty winning their previous encounter in 2010. Ball State seeks its first win on the road under coach Mike Uremovich, who acknowledged the challenges posed by Liberty's run-heavy offense. The Cardinals will need to maintain strong defensive performance throughout the game.

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  • •Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • •Both teams are coming off victories against FCS teams.
  • •Ball State has struggled in previous road games, going 0-7 last season.
  • •Liberty has a history of success despite recent struggles, ending last season at 4-8.
  • •The outcome could impact both teams' momentum heading into conference play.
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  • 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Ball State football vs Liberty scouting report, score prediction
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Ball State football will take a visit to Liberty this weekend for a nonconference matchup. Here's our scouting report and score prediction.

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