Ball State University Athletics
Keldric Luster - 2026 Football Roster
Keldric Luster
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 250
- Class:
- Fourth Year
- Hometown:
- McKinney, Texas
- Prev School:
- Texas State
- High School:
- McKinney HS
Awards and Honors:
MAC Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 19, 2026)
MAC Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 14, 2026)
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, Player of the Week Honorable Mention List (Oct. 20, 2026)
MAC Scholar-Athlete of the Week (Sept. 17, 2026)
BallStateSports.com (Sept. 14, 2026): Luster Named Ball State's First MAC Offensive Player of the Week Since 2023
The Star Press (Aug. 23, 2026): Keldric Luster named starting quarterback for Ball State football
The Star Press (Aug. 19, 2026): Why Keldric Luster could be the next quarterback for Ball State football
Ball State All-Access (Aug. 10, 2026): Quarterback Room Preview
Luster becomes the second quarterback to transfer from Texas State to Ball State in the past three years, joining Layne Hatcher in 2023 … arrives in Muncie with a strong arm and strong body built for both the run and pass.
BEFORE BALL STATE: Appeared in two games for Texas State last season, after spending the 2023 and 2024 campaigns at SMU … saw action in two games as a true freshman for the Mustangs, then five games as a redshirt freshman … over nine career games between SMU and Texas State, he has rushed 16 times for 76 net yards … he is 4-of-12 passing for 37 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL: Finished high school ball following his senior season at McKinney High School and played previously at Frisco Liberty High School … three-star recruit by 247 Sports … Texas District 7 5A D-II Overall MVP as a junior at Frisco Liberty … Texas District 7 5A D-II Offensive Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore … ranked as the nation's No. 77 QB on 247 Sports composite rankings.
