The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) and the Ball State Cardinals (1-1) square off on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium in a battle of MAC opponents.
The Chippewas’ matchup against the Cardinals will be airing on ESPN+.
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When is Central Michigan vs. Ball State and when does it start?
This contest between the Chippewas and Cardinals will happen on Saturday, September 21, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Central Michigan vs. Ball State
The Chippewas and Cardinals will hit the field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium for this matchup on Sept. 21, and if you’d like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Central Michigan Stats & Insights
The Chippewas were knocked off by the Illinois Fighting Illini 30-9 in their last game.
Central Michigan is averaging 389.7 yards per game on offense (77th in the FBS), and rank 66th on the other side of the ball, yielding 324.3 yards allowed per game.
The Chippewas are putting up 245.0 passing yards per game on offense (58th in the FBS), and they rank 31st defensively with 152.3 passing yards allowed per game.
Central Michigan is averaging 144.7 rushing yards per game on offense (85th in the FBS), and ranks 102nd on the other side of the ball with 172.0 rushing yards allowed per game.
The Chippewas are putting up 30.3 points per game on offense (69th in the FBS), and they rank 108th on the other side of the ball with 30.7 points allowed per game.
Ball State Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Cardinals fell to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 62-0.
This season has been rough for Ball State on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 275.0 total yards per game (ninth-worst) and ceding 535.0 total yards per game (fifth-worst).
The Cardinals’ defense has been bottom-25 in pass defense this season, ceding 382.5 passing yards per game, which ranks second-worst in the FBS. On offense, they rank 101st with 185.5 passing yards per contest.
Ball State’s rushing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 89.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 89th with 152.5 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
The Cardinals rank 108th in points per game (21.0), but they’ve been less productive defensively, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 48.0 points allowed per contest.
Central Michigan Key Players to Watch
Joey Labas leads Central Michigan with 618 passing yards (206.0 ypg) on 50-of-88 passing with five touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
The team’s top rusher, Myles Bailey, has carried the ball 23 times for 171 yards (57.0 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season BJ Harris has racked up 16 carries for 81 yards (27.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Solomon Davis’ 152 receiving yards (50.7 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered nine receptions and two touchdowns.
Evan Boyd has put together a 124-yard season so far (41.3 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in eight passes.
Chris Parker has hauled in seven grabs for 116 yards (38.7 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Ball State Key Players to Watch
Kadin Semonza has thrown for 373 yards (186.5 ypg) to lead Ball State, completing 67.7% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Braedon Sloan’s team-high 116 rushing yards (58.0 per game) have come on 26 carries, with one touchdown this year. He’s also added 87 yards (43.5 per game) on 10 catches with one touchdown.
This season Vaughn Pemberton has collected 33 yards (16.5 per game) on nine carries.
Tanner Koziol’s 99 receiving yards (49.5 yards per game) lead the team. He has 11 receptions with one touchdown.
Cam Pickett’s nine receptions have netted him 77 yards (38.5 ypg).
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