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GameDay Reads: Top Stories About Football

December 29, 2020 | Football

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MUNCIE, Ind. - - It's almost time for the 2020 Offerpad Arizona Bowl with #YourCardinals battling No. 19 San Jose State.

Prep for the 2 p.m. ET / Noon MST kickoff by checking out some of the best stories of the year about your Ball State Cardinals.

LATEST STORIES ABOUT BALL STATE FOOTBALL:

As Chris Vannini writes in The Athletic, the lesson learned in Ball State's success is patience. (For subscribers)

This Arizona Bowl matchup is a historic one, says Bud Geracie of the Mercury News.

'He finds a way.' Jordan Guskey of the Muncie Star-Press tells us about the man with the plan for Ball State.

USA Today says the Arizona Bowl with Ball State will be the 5^th-best bowl to watch.

Here's a one-stop shop for the Arizona Bowl from College Football News.

Donnie Harmon of Ball State Sports Link breaks down how Plitt's performance has Cardinals headed to Arizona.

Ian Hansen of the Ball State Daily News talks about the resilience of the Cardinals.

Jordan Guskey has a primer on how the Cardinals got to Arizona.

STORIES PRIOR TO MAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:

Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports called Mike Neu Saturday night and talked about the Cardinals, beyond just the result of one game. (Yahoo! Sports)

Jordan Guskey of the Muncie Star-Press explores when Bryce Cosby coined the term "Detroit or Bust." (Muncie Star-Press)

CBS Sports detailed the 'insane' final play when Ball State clinched the division. (CBSSports.com)

There are many parallels between the win over Western Michigan and the careers of Ball State's senior class, says Ian Hansen of the Daily News. (Ball State Daily News)

Mason Plummer of Ball State Sports Link retells how Ball State booked its trip to Detroit. (Ball State Sports Link)

Jordan Guskey of the Muncie-Star Press takes readers into the 'second home' for the Cardinals. (Muncie Star-Press)

Nick Bromberg of Yahoo! Sports picked Mike Neu as his MAC Coach of the Year.

Connor Smith details how offensive coordinator Kevin Lynch is carrying on the Lynch legacy in Muncie. (Ball State Daily News)

Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated weighs in on the game in his Forde Minutes. (SI.com)

Yo'Heinz Tyler has delivered when his number has been called. (Ball State Daily News)

Nick Lawler explores the rise of Drew Plitt and his ability to take care of business down the stretch. (Ball State Sports Link)

Offensive lineman Curtis Blackwell knew Ball State would get to this level, writes Justin Cohn. (Fort Wayne Jounal-Gazette)

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