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Luster Named Ball State's First MAC Offensive Player of the Week Since 2023
September 14, 2026 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Keldric Luster broke the Ball State passing record for completion percentage by a QB with at least 30 attempts, passing 27-of-32 for 256 yards and three touchdowns as the Cardinals got past Stony Brook, 41-17 last Saturday. For his efforts, Luster has been named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the first by a Cardinal since Marquez Cooper won the award in October 2023.
Luster's .844 completion percentage matches the second-best among FBS QBs over the season's first two weeks: Darian Mensah (Miami-FL) at Stanford (27-of-30, .900) and Caden Veltkamp (Florida Atlantic) vs. Navy (27-of-32, .844). Luster's three passing TDs, all in the first half, were the most by a Ball State QB the past two seasons. His 18 completions in the first half (18-of-21) were more than any Cardinals QB last season in any game.
Luster amassed 270 yards in total offense, in what was just the second start of his college career.
Ball State resumes its schedule this week at Liberty. Kickoff is at 4 p.m., in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Season tickets and premium seats for 2026 home games remain available, and single-game tickets are on-sale now at BallStateSports.com/FBTickets or by calling 1-888-BSU-TICKET.
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Luster's .844 completion percentage matches the second-best among FBS QBs over the season's first two weeks: Darian Mensah (Miami-FL) at Stanford (27-of-30, .900) and Caden Veltkamp (Florida Atlantic) vs. Navy (27-of-32, .844). Luster's three passing TDs, all in the first half, were the most by a Ball State QB the past two seasons. His 18 completions in the first half (18-of-21) were more than any Cardinals QB last season in any game.
Luster amassed 270 yards in total offense, in what was just the second start of his college career.
Ball State resumes its schedule this week at Liberty. Kickoff is at 4 p.m., in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Season tickets and premium seats for 2026 home games remain available, and single-game tickets are on-sale now at BallStateSports.com/FBTickets or by calling 1-888-BSU-TICKET.
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