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2026
Ball State Cardinals Schedule
Oct 24Final
HomeSacramento State
W 34-17
Nov 4Wed
AwayMassachusetts
7:00 PM ET
Nov 11Wed
HomeBuffalo
TBD
Nov 17Tue
AwayOhio
7:00 PM ET
Nov 28Sat
HomeCentral Michigan
12:00 PM ET
MAC
Conference Standings
TeamWLConfPct
OHIOOhio Bobcats
624-00.750
WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
634-10.667
TOLToledo Rockets
623-10.750
M-OHMiami (OH) RedHawks
533-10.625
BUFFBuffalo Bulls
533-10.625
EMUEastern Michigan Eagles
453-20.444
BALLBall State Cardinals
352-20.375
KENTKent State Golden Flashes
362-30.333
BGSUBowling Green Falcons
272-30.222
CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas
351-30.375
AKRAkron Zips
170-40.125
SACSacramento State Hornets
000-00.000
UMASSUMass Minutemen
000-00.000
TOP 25
Rankings
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Poll Position
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Roster
2026
Ball State Cardinals Football Roster
| # | Player | Pos | Class | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Keldric Luster | QB | FR | 5'10" | 250 |
| 9 | Tyler Mizzell | QB | FR | 6'1" | 170 |
| 13 | Khalel Wright | QB | FR | 6'1" | 195 |
| 16 | Mason Atkins | QB | FR | 6'3" | 218 |
| 18 | Bodie Derrer | QB | FR | 6'2" | 211 |
| 0 | Elijah Jackson | RB | FR | 5'8" | 182 |
| 2 | Jalen Bonds | RB | FR | 6'0" | 215 |
| 3 | Johnny Thompson Jr. | RB | FR | 5'10" | 193 |
| 4 | TJ Horton | RB | FR | 5'10" | 200 |
| 21 | Anthony McMullen Jr. | RB | FR | 5'10" | 217 |
| 25 | Char'rese Breveard | RB | FR | 5'8" | 184 |
| 1 | Donovan Hamilton | WR | FR | 6'4" | 210 |
| 5 | Jabari Smith | WR | FR | 5'9" | 160 |
| 7 | CJ Nelson | WR | FR | 5'11" | 184 |
| 8 | Corey Thompson Jr. | WR | FR | 5'10" | 168 |
| 10 | Jamarion McDougle | WR | FR | 6'0" | 180 |
| 11 | Isaiah Thacker | WR | FR | 5'11" | 195 |
| 14 | Elisha Durham | WR | FR | 6'1" | 175 |
| 15 | Tayshon Bardo | WR | FR | 6'0" | 180 |
| 17 | DJ Young | WR | FR | 6'0" | 174 |
| 80 | Derion Talbert | WR | FR | 5'8" | 157 |
| 83 | Eli Hohlt | WR | FR | 6'0" | 185 |
| 85 | Ace Cooper | WR | FR | 5'10" | 162 |
| 24 | Tate Hoover | TE | FR | 6'2" | 252 |
| 41 | Zach Becker | TE | FR | 6'3" | 223 |
| 42 | AJ Seymour | TE | FR | 6'4" | 235 |
| 44 | Lucas Andresen | TE | FR | 6'3" | 220 |
| 81 | Leo Collins | TE | FR | 6'3" | 234 |
| 86 | Mason Riggins | TE | FR | 6'5" | 248 |
| 87 | Cole Coonrod | TE | FR | 6'5" | 243 |
| 88 | Alex Scherle | TE | FR | 6'4" | 255 |
| 89 | Sean Ward | TE | FR | 6'5" | 255 |
| 54 | Evan Downer | OL | FR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 55 | Michael Varon | OL | FR | 6'3" | 301 |
| 56 | Jacob Jeudy | OL | FR | 6'3" | 290 |
| 57 | Nolan Cicero | OL | FR | 6'4" | 301 |
| 60 | Blake Scriber | OL | FR | 6'2" | 303 |
| 61 | Luke Dalton | OL | FR | 6'4" | 304 |
| 62 | Sam Spicer | OL | FR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 63 | Maxwell Wentz | OL | FR | 6'3" | 301 |
| 65 | Ryan Eldridge | OL | FR | 6'7" | 287 |
| 66 | Chris Hood | OL | FR | 6'10" | 330 |
| 67 | Jackson Ruess | OL | FR | 6'4" | 298 |
| 68 | Grant Haworth | OL | FR | 6'2" | 303 |
| 70 | Tristan Cook | OL | FR | 6'6" | 300 |
| 71 | Brady Barrowman | OL | FR | 6'4" | 303 |
| 72 | Brady Weber | OL | FR | 6'6" | 258 |
| 73 | Cole Mosier | OL | FR | 6'4" | 305 |
| 75 | Zach Bandy | OL | FR | 6'5" | 297 |
| 76 | CJ Zeltwanger | OL | FR | 6'4" | 300 |
| 77 | Misael Sandoval | OL | FR | 6'6" | 312 |
| 78 | Kaden Mayle | OL | FR | 6'5" | 288 |
| 79 | Zion Haney | OL | FR | 6'3" | 301 |
| 3 | George Okorie | DE | FR | 6'3" | 240 |
| 7 | Ben Marsh | DE | FR | 6'2" | 252 |
| 10 | Austin Stief | DE | FR | 6'4" | 215 |
| 33 | Jamar Birden | DE | FR | 6'2" | 233 |
| 39 | Maverick Gracio | DE | FR | 6'4" | 245 |
| 51 | CJ Sanchez | DT | FR | 6'4" | 280 |
| 52 | Michael Thacker | DT | FR | 6'0" | 290 |
| 54 | Spencer Vaka | DT | FR | 6'1" | 303 |
| 55 | Dominic Infelise | DT | FR | 6'3" | 300 |
| 56 | Ameir Glenn | DT | FR | 6'1" | 304 |
| 57 | Reese Hill | DT | FR | 6'3" | 296 |
| 58 | Keilan Smith | DT | FR | 6'2" | 335 |
| 74 | Khristian Zachary | DT | FR | 6'3" | 278 |
| 90 | Lincoln Mason | DT | FR | 6'6" | 289 |
| 93 | Mason Holbrook | DT | FR | 6'2" | 270 |
| 94 | Ka'Shawn Thomas | DT | FR | 6'0" | 291 |
| 96 | Joshua Coleman | DT | FR | 6'1" | 290 |
| 97 | Myles Hancock | DT | FR | 6'1" | 296 |
| 99 | Kendrick Gilbert | DT | FR | 6'4" | 255 |
| 6 | Cincear Lewis | LB | FR | 6'2" | 222 |
| 9 | Justin Thomas | LB | FR | 6'0" | 241 |
| 11 | Layton Starks | LB | FR | 6'4" | 235 |
| 15 | Jovan Clark | LB | FR | 5'10" | 200 |
| 16 | Kaleb Stewart | LB | FR | 6'0" | 246 |
| 25 | Mikeah Webster | LB | FR | 6'1" | 238 |
| 26 | Lucas Szymborski | LB | FR | 6'1" | 220 |
| 27 | Gavin Forsha | LB | FR | 6'3" | 224 |
| 31 | Jared Badie | LB | FR | 6'3" | 236 |
| 36 | Cole Mynett | LB | FR | 6'0" | 224 |
| 40 | Gannon Knowles | LB | FR | 6'0" | 205 |
| 48 | Sam Feeney | LB | FR | 6'2" | 205 |
| 50 | Carsen Burckhardt | LB | FR | 5'10" | 225 |
| 37 | Hudson Fiene | PK | FR | 5'10" | 177 |
| 38 | Brody Boehm | PK | FR | 6'1" | 203 |
| 0 | Derek Fields | DB | FR | 6'1" | 192 |
| 1 | Sterling Smith | DB | FR | 5'11" | 198 |
| 2 | Quentavius Scandrett | DB | FR | 6'3" | 206 |
| 2 | Tobi Adewoyin | DB | FR | 5'11" | 185 |
| 4 | Will Yates | DB | FR | 6'0" | 177 |
| 5 | Chris Jackson | DB | FR | 5'11" | 172 |
| 8 | Avery Stuart | DB | FR | 6'1" | 206 |
| 12 | Deondre Shepherd | DB | FR | 5'11" | 195 |
| 13 | Kamron Chamble | DB | FR | 5'11" | 180 |
| 14 | Anthony Pinnace | DB | FR | 6'0" | 155 |
| 17 | Kamari Williams | DB | FR | 6'1" | 190 |
| 18 | Cedric Franklin II | DB | FR | 6'1" | 187 |
| 19 | Zyon Hill | DB | FR | 6'3" | 182 |
| 20 | Cole Earlewine | DB | FR | 5'11" | 206 |
| 21 | Gabe Aramboles | DB | FR | 5'11" | 215 |
| 22 | Gavin Yates-Lyons | DB | FR | 6'2" | 175 |
| 23 | Jordan Suggs | DB | FR | 6'0" | 178 |
| 24 | Dianté Griffin | DB | FR | 5'9" | 192 |
| 28 | Stone Perkins | DB | FR | 5'11" | 198 |
| 29 | Micah Lillard | DB | FR | 6'1" | 198 |
| 30 | Donovan Lanier | DB | FR | 6'0" | 174 |
| 35 | Drew Bostic | DB | FR | 5'8" | 175 |
| 38 | Jayden Bernavil | DB | FR | 5'7" | 193 |
| 45 | Sebastian Moore | DB | FR | 6'0" | 170 |
| 19 | Lachlan Mathieson | P | FR | 6'2" | 185 |
| 32 | Cole Stumbaugh | P | FR | 6'2" | 220 |
| 34 | Coby Tripp | LS | FR | 6'0" | 200 |
| 45 | Caden Britton | LS | FR | 5'10" | 204 |
2026
Recruiting
Kade GoodinQB • Shelbyville, KY
3★
Committed
Timmy EmongoRB • Georgetown, KY
3★
Committed
AJ MitchellEDGE • Canton, OH
—
Committed
Owen PitzerATH • Alexandria, KY
—
Committed
Jaiden DanielsCB • Akron, OH
—
Committed
Dayvion ParkerTE • Whitehouse, OH
—
Committed
Elijah WildonerIOL • Zionsville, IN
—
Committed
Roman BarthLB • Zionsville, IN
—
Committed
Andrew LymanWR • Kings Mills, OH
—
Committed
Ka'vion Campbell-WalkerS • Lafayette, IN
—
Committed
2026
Transfer Portal
IN
DJ YoungWR • Siena Heights
Feb 4
IN
Maxwell WentzIOL • Dartmouth
Feb 4
IN
Sean WardTE • Dartmouth
Feb 4
IN
Corey Thompson Jr.WR • Utah State
Feb 4
IN
Austin StiefEDGE • Davenport
Feb 4
IN
Cincear LewisLB • Cincinnati
Feb 4
IN
CJ NelsonWR • Eastern Illinois
Feb 4
IN
Gavin ForshaLB • Tennessee State
Feb 4
IN
Jared BadieEDGE • San Diego State
Feb 4
IN
Johnny Thompson Jr.RB • Kansas
Jan 24
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