Football Team Hosting Western Michigan Tuesday
November 25, 2008 | Football
Ball State Cardinals
(11-0; MAC 7-0)
vs. Western Michigan
Broncos (9-2; MAC 6-1)
Tues., Nov. 25, 2008
Muncie, Ind.
7 p.m. (ET)
Scheumann Stadium
(Capacity: 22,500)
FieldTurf
Game Presented by
Central Indiana Orthopedics
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ESPN2 -- Todd Harris and Ray Bentley ?
? Radio: Ball State Radio Network * Morry Mannies - 53rd Season (PBP)
? Additional Radio: WCRD 91.3 FM
? Live Stats: www.ballstatesports.com Ball State Quick Notes: ? Brady Hoke is one of only 18 coaches in the country to be the head coach of their alma mater in 2008. ? Ball State has opened the season with 11 straight victories, which is the best start for a Ball State team in the 84 seasons of football at the school. ? This year's 11 straight victories ties for the third longest winning streak in school history. ? Ball State's football program has had two 10 plus win seasons in 84 campaigns, and head coach Brady Hoke has been a part of both, including as a player on the 1978 team which posted a 10-1 overall record. ? The last time Ball State started the Mid-American Conference season 7-0 was the 1978 campaign when the Cardinals won all eight of their MAC games. ? The Cardinals nine straight MAC wins is the second best streak in BSU annals. ? Ball State's national rankings this season are the first in school history. ? Ball State is one of only five of the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the nation still undefeated in 2008. ? Ball State's 11 game winning streak is tied for the third longest in the nation. ? Ball State's seven straight home victories is one short of the fifth best mark in school history. The Cardinals won eight straight home games between 1962-64. ? Ball State's six straight road victories ties for the second best in BSU annals. ? The Cardinals have gone 43 straight games without being shutout, which is the third longest stretch in Ball State history. The last time a Ball State team did not score in a game was Oct. 1, 2005, at Boston College. ? Ball State has won 10 of its 11 games this season by double-digit margins. ? The closest an opponent has come to the Cardinals was the 31-24 win at Central Michigan. Other than that, the closest an opponent has come was Navy, 35-23. ? Ball State has won its 11 games by an average of 20.8 points per contest. ? Ball State's defense has allowed 20 points or fewer eight times this season. ? The Cardinals have scored 45-of-52 (.865) times in the Red Zone this year, including 36 touchdowns and nine field goals. ? Ball State entered the week ranked sixth in the country in third down conversion percentage. The Cardinals have converted on 58-of-115 (.504) third downs. ? Ball State entered the week ranked first in the nation for fewest penalties and fewest penalty yards. ? Ball State has not been behind at the half in a game this season. The Cardinals were tied with Central Michigan, 10-10, at the half, and have led at the half of the other 10 games this year.
- Muncie: WLBC 104.1 FM
- Fort Wayne: 1380 AM
- Indianapolis: XL950 AM
- Internet: www.ballstatesports.com
* Mark O'Connell - 8th Season (Color)
? Pregame Shows:
- ESPN 1340 AM (4:30-6 p.m.)
* Hosts: Dan Ross and Doug Zaleski
- WLBC 104.1 FM (6-7 p.m.)
* Host: Jeff Weller