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Ball State Looks to Build on First Win in Road Matchup at UConn
September 15, 2025 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State heads back on the road this weekend with a trip to Connecticut, coming off the program's first win of the season versus New Hampshire. Head coach Mike Uremovich, along with defensive standouts Nathan Voorhis and Alfred Chea, emphasized consistency and growth during the Cardinals' weekly presser.
Uremovich acknowledged the fight UConn will bring Saturday afternoon and credited the job head coach Jim Mora has done to establish the Huskies as a competitive team.
"[The Huskies] have got a quarterback who can make all the throws," Uremovich said. "[Coach Mora] has got good, stable wide receivers and dynamic tailbacks. Defensively, they have a really aggressive attack style. They have one of the best special teams coordinators in the country. I think it will be a good challenge for us back on the road."
Defensive depth and improvement were recurring themes Monday morning. Voorhis highlighted the effective job the defense has done to make the most of their opportunities, tallying 10 sacks, 22 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles thus far in 2025.
Voorhis, who began his college career at UConn, and Chea, also a Huskies transfer, discussed their ties to this weekend's opponent, and the preparation that goes into returning to their old stomping ground.
"I've had this game circled for a long time," Voorhis said. "But once the season starts, you take it game by game. For me, it's about preparation and doing what I have to do to win the game."
The Cardinals and Huskies are set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The contest marks Ball State's final non-conference matchup before beginning Mid-American Conference play.
Uremovich acknowledged the fight UConn will bring Saturday afternoon and credited the job head coach Jim Mora has done to establish the Huskies as a competitive team.
"[The Huskies] have got a quarterback who can make all the throws," Uremovich said. "[Coach Mora] has got good, stable wide receivers and dynamic tailbacks. Defensively, they have a really aggressive attack style. They have one of the best special teams coordinators in the country. I think it will be a good challenge for us back on the road."
Defensive depth and improvement were recurring themes Monday morning. Voorhis highlighted the effective job the defense has done to make the most of their opportunities, tallying 10 sacks, 22 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles thus far in 2025.
Voorhis, who began his college career at UConn, and Chea, also a Huskies transfer, discussed their ties to this weekend's opponent, and the preparation that goes into returning to their old stomping ground.
"I've had this game circled for a long time," Voorhis said. "But once the season starts, you take it game by game. For me, it's about preparation and doing what I have to do to win the game."
The Cardinals and Huskies are set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. The contest marks Ball State's final non-conference matchup before beginning Mid-American Conference play.
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