Ball State University Athletics
Thursday, November 2
Ypsilanti, Mich.
6 p.m.
Ball State University
at
Eastern Michigan
Game Day Central: Cardinals Travel to EMU for Thursday Night Contest
October 31, 2017 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State football team continues its #MACtion portion of the schedule this Thursday night at Eastern Michigan. Both teams will be in search of their first league win. CBS Sports Network is covering the game beginning at 6 p.m.
Game #9: Ball State at Eastern Michigan
Date: Thursday, Nov. 2
Kickoff: 6:02 p.m.
Television: CBS Sports Network
Listen: WLBC 104.1 FM, WXNT 1430 AM
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/emu/football
Social Media: @BallStateFB, @BallStateSports, #TBTM, #ChirpChirp
Game Notes: Ball State | Eastern Michigan
Game Day Information: Tickets | Parking, Tailgating and General Info
Three Things to Know:
1. Ball State has won its last six games against Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium. In the most recent meeting at EMU in 2015, the Cardinals trailed 17-0 before rallying for a 28-17 win. Ball State ran for 278 yards and three scores in that victory.
2. Ball State leads the Mid-American Conference in time of possession (33:13) while Eastern Michigan ranks 10th out of 12 teams (29:12). The Cardinals held the ball for a season-high 39:01 last week against Toledo.
3. The Cardinals could become the first team in the FBS to start four quarterbacks this season when they line up against Eastern Michigan. Ball State's third string quarterback, Zack Blair, went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter against Toledo last week. Redshirt freshman QB Drew Plitt made his first collegiate appearance while wrapping up the Toledo contest.
By the Numbers:
0 – The Cardinals did not commit a turnover last week against Toledo, marking just the second time this season the offense didn't lose the ball.
2 – Ball State and Eastern Michigan are the only two MAC teams still searching for their first league victory.
204 – The Cardinals rushed for 204 yards last week against Toledo, their second highest total of the season.
Game #9: Ball State at Eastern Michigan
Date: Thursday, Nov. 2
Kickoff: 6:02 p.m.
Television: CBS Sports Network
Listen: WLBC 104.1 FM, WXNT 1430 AM
Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/emu/football
Social Media: @BallStateFB, @BallStateSports, #TBTM, #ChirpChirp
Game Notes: Ball State | Eastern Michigan
Game Day Information: Tickets | Parking, Tailgating and General Info
Three Things to Know:
1. Ball State has won its last six games against Eastern Michigan at Rynearson Stadium. In the most recent meeting at EMU in 2015, the Cardinals trailed 17-0 before rallying for a 28-17 win. Ball State ran for 278 yards and three scores in that victory.
2. Ball State leads the Mid-American Conference in time of possession (33:13) while Eastern Michigan ranks 10th out of 12 teams (29:12). The Cardinals held the ball for a season-high 39:01 last week against Toledo.
3. The Cardinals could become the first team in the FBS to start four quarterbacks this season when they line up against Eastern Michigan. Ball State's third string quarterback, Zack Blair, went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter against Toledo last week. Redshirt freshman QB Drew Plitt made his first collegiate appearance while wrapping up the Toledo contest.
By the Numbers:
0 – The Cardinals did not commit a turnover last week against Toledo, marking just the second time this season the offense didn't lose the ball.
2 – Ball State and Eastern Michigan are the only two MAC teams still searching for their first league victory.
204 – The Cardinals rushed for 204 yards last week against Toledo, their second highest total of the season.
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