Ball State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 10
Austin Stief
- Position:
- EDGE/Defensive End
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 265
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Orlando, Fla.
- Prev School:
- Davenport University
- High School:
- Cypress Creek HS
Defensive line transfer spent three years at Division II Davenport University in Michigan where he was a two-time all-conference pick … had 35 tackles last season with 2.5 sacks for the Panthers … had a season-high seven tackles last year against Northern Michigan … had a career-high eight tackles as a sophomore at Ferris State … totaled 19 career TFL over three seasons, and 4.5 sacks … had four pass deflections including three as a sophomore … first team All-GLIAC as a junior, honorable mention as a sophomore … twice named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team, twice named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team … played in eight games as a true freshman …prepped at Cypress Creek High School in Florida under head coach Doug Gabriel ... finished his varsity career with 240 tackles, 44 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks ... named first team all-metro and all-conference as a senior ... helped his team to a school record seven wins as a senior … favorite sports team is the Miami Dolphins.
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