Dave McClain (1990) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

Dave McClain

Dave McClain

Induction:
1990

McClain compiled a 46-25-3 record in seven seasons at the BSU football helm, including a 26-7 overall mark and a 13-4 MAC ledger in his final three years with the Cardinals. He guided Ball State to its first MAC football crown in 1976 and sent seven of his BSU players to the NFL. McClain then managed a 46-42-3 mark and three bowl berths in eight seasons as head football coach at the University of Wisconsin prior to his death in 1986 at the age of 48. The Big Ten’s Coach-of-the-Year Award is named in McClain’s honor.

Track and Field // MAC Championship Promo: President Mearns and Alana Springer

Tuesday, May 12

This Week in Ball State Sports // Mick Tidrow and Jeff Mitchell wrap up the academic year

Thursday, May 07

Sports Link: Senior Salute

Monday, May 04

Men's Volleyball // NCAA Regional Final Press Conference

Sunday, May 03

Brayden Huebner in a Ball State baseball uniform in the outfield

Baseball Completes Series Sweep of Bowling Green; Cardinals will be No. 6 Seed in Next Week's MAC Tourney

Friday, May 15

Kendra Keesling, Kenli Nettles pose atop the podium after scoring in the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Heptathlon

Nettles Soars to MAC Heptathlon Title, Keesling Multiple PRs Enough to Claim Podium

Friday, May 15

Owen Quinn in a black Ball State baseball uniform throwing a pitch

Baseball Secures MAC Tournament Berth with 6-3 Win vs Bowling Green; Friday to Now Feature Doubleheader Starting at Noon

Thursday, May 14

Kenli Nettles, 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships

Record-Setting First Day Has Nettles Leading Heptathlon at 2026 MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Thursday, May 14