The Ball State Cardinals (0-0) take on an FCS opponent, the Missouri State Bears (0-1), on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Scheumann Stadium.
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Ball State vs. Missouri State Viewing Options
Game date: Saturday, September 7, 2024Game time: 2:00 p.m. ETLocation: Muncie, IndianaVenue: Scheumann StadiumTV channel: ESPN+Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+Tickets: Get tickets for this game at StubHubStop missing games and start streaming college football right now on Fubo.
Ball State vs. Missouri State Insights (2023 Stats)
Ball State struggled offensively last season, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS (308.1 yards per game). However, it ranked 17th-best on defense, giving up only 315.6 yards per game. From an offensive standpoint, the Bears ranked 32nd in the FCS with 29.8 points per game last season. Meanwhile, they ranked 93rd in points allowed (425.5 points allowed per contest). Ball State ranked sixth-worst in passing offense last season (136.6 passing yards per game), but it played better on defense, ranking 33rd with 204.3 passing yards allowed per game.Missouri State put up 400.8 yards per game on offense last season (27th in the FCS), and it ranked 106th on the other side of the ball with 425.5 yards allowed per game.The Bears put up 29.8 points per game on offense last season, which ranked them 32nd in the FCS. On the other side of the ball, they ranked 93rd, giving up 30.3 points per contest. While Missouri State ranked 23rd-worst in the FCS in passing defense with 252.5 passing yards allowed per game last season, it was a different situation offensively, as it ranked fifth-best in the FCS (300.3 passing yards per game). Looking for officially licensed gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.
Ball State Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2024 | Missouri State | - |
| 9/14/2024 | at Miami (FL) | - |
| 9/21/2024 | at Central Michigan | - |
| 9/28/2024 | at James Madison | - |
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Missouri State Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at Montana | L 29-24 |
| 9/7/2024 | at Ball State | - |
| 9/14/2024 | Lindenwood | - |
| 9/21/2024 | at Tennessee-Martin | - |
| 9/28/2024 | Youngstown State | - |