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Indiana State's Rose, Ball, Hertlein earn MVC honors after win over Valpo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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Indiana State's defense shined in a 39-16 victory against Valparaiso on Saturday. Alex Rose led the defensive effort, registering seven tackles and setting a school record by allowing negative-seven rushing yards. Offensively, Aaron Ball stepped up following an injury to quarterback Elijah Owens, rushing for a career-high 182 yards. Andy Hertlein contributed as well, helping the Sycamores achieve 313 rushing yards and 568 total yards. The team now prepares to open Missouri Valley Football Conference play against North Dakota this Saturday.

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  • •Indiana State scored 39 points against Valparaiso.
  • •Alex Rose named MVC Defensive Player of the Week.
  • •Aaron Ball recorded a career-high 182 rushing yards.
  • •Offensive lineman Andy Hertlein helped achieve 568 total yards.
  • •Sycamores face North Dakota in their next game this Saturday.
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  • 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Sycamores Rose, Ball, Hertlein earn MVC weekly honors after Valpo win
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Terre Haute South grad Alex Rose led a record-setting defensive effort for Indiana State in Saturday's 39-16 win over visiting Valparaiso, while teammates Aaron Ball and Andy Hertlein powered the offense. The Missouri Valley Football Conference noticed. On Monday, the MVFC made Rose its Defensive Player of the Week, Ball got its Newcomer of the Week, and Hertlein was named Offensive Lineman of ...

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