Game Day Central: Red Bird Rivalry Trophy on the Line in Season Finale
November 17, 2018 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Coming off a dramatic overtime win over Western Michigan last week, the Ball State Cardinals will look to pick up their second straight victory and fourth league win overall in the season finale at Miami (Ohio) on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The #MACtion game will be broadcast on ESPN+ at 7 p.m.
Game #12: Ball State at Miami (Ohio)
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 20
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m.
Television: ESPN+
Listen: WLBC 104.1 FM
Live Stats: miamiredhawks.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
Social Media: @BallStateFB, @BallStateSports, #ItsTime, #MACtion
Game Notes: Ball State | Miami (Ohio)
Game Day Information: Tickets | Parking, Tailgating and General Info
Three Things to Know:
1. Last year, Ball State and Miami were granted rivalry status by the Mid-American Conference. The teams have agreed to play for the 'Red Bird Rivalry' trophy. The mascots of both schools are red birds. Ball State has been known as the Cardinals since 1927. Miami adopted the RedHawks moniker in 1997. The rivalry between the schools dates to 1931. Miami won the initial trophy game last fall, 28-7.
2. Ball State leads the league in passing yards per game (254.2). The Cardinals threw for a league season-high 446 yards in the win over Kent State on Sept. 29.
3. Only seven players have started every game for the Cardinals this season. They are WR Corey Lacanaria, OL Danny Pinter, OL Andrew Poenitsch, WR Riley Miller, OLB Christian Albright, DE Fred Schroeder and OLB Ray Wilborn.
By the Numbers:
5 – Junior WR Riley Miller has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games and six of seven games overall.
17 – Sophomore S Bryce Cosby posted a personal and team season-high 17 tackles last week against WMU.
24 – Ball State is 4-0 when scoring at least 24 points this season.
Game #12: Ball State at Miami (Ohio)
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 20
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m.
Television: ESPN+
Listen: WLBC 104.1 FM
Live Stats: miamiredhawks.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
Social Media: @BallStateFB, @BallStateSports, #ItsTime, #MACtion
Game Notes: Ball State | Miami (Ohio)
Game Day Information: Tickets | Parking, Tailgating and General Info
Three Things to Know:
1. Last year, Ball State and Miami were granted rivalry status by the Mid-American Conference. The teams have agreed to play for the 'Red Bird Rivalry' trophy. The mascots of both schools are red birds. Ball State has been known as the Cardinals since 1927. Miami adopted the RedHawks moniker in 1997. The rivalry between the schools dates to 1931. Miami won the initial trophy game last fall, 28-7.
2. Ball State leads the league in passing yards per game (254.2). The Cardinals threw for a league season-high 446 yards in the win over Kent State on Sept. 29.
3. Only seven players have started every game for the Cardinals this season. They are WR Corey Lacanaria, OL Danny Pinter, OL Andrew Poenitsch, WR Riley Miller, OLB Christian Albright, DE Fred Schroeder and OLB Ray Wilborn.
By the Numbers:
5 – Junior WR Riley Miller has caught a touchdown pass in five straight games and six of seven games overall.
17 – Sophomore S Bryce Cosby posted a personal and team season-high 17 tackles last week against WMU.
24 – Ball State is 4-0 when scoring at least 24 points this season.
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