Ball State Cardinals
MAC
· 2026 schedule
1-50-2 conf
Record
1-5
0-2 in MAC
Games
12
5 home · 7 away · 0 neutral
Conference games
8
4 non-conference
Ranked opponents
1
AP Top 25 · 2026-10-04
Schedule strength
-7.0
11 FBS opponents · 1 FCS
SOS rank
#106
of 138 FBS teams
Full 2026 schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result / line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | Sep 5 | 12:30p ET | at 5  Ohio StateBig Ten | Away | BTN | L 3-56 preview |
| Wk 2 | Sep 12 | 2:00p ET | vs  Stony BrookFCS / Other | Home | ESPN+ | W 41-17 preview |
| Wk 3 | Sep 19 | 4:00p ET | at  LibertyCUSA | Away | ESPN+ | L 15-51 preview |
| Wk 4 | Sep 26 | 12:00p ET | at  Kent StateMAC | Away | ESPN+ | L 13-26 preview |
| Wk 5 | Oct 3 | 2:00p ET | vs  ToledoMAC | Home | ESPN+ | L 24-39 preview |
| Wk 6 | Oct 10 | 12:30p ET | at  NorthwesternBig Ten | Away | BTN | L 14-45 preview |
| Wk 7 | Oct 17 | 12:00p ET | at  Bowling GreenMAC | Away | ESPN+ | — preview |
| Wk 8 | Oct 24 | TBD | vs  Sacramento StMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 10 | Nov 4 | TBD | at  UMassMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 11 | Nov 11 | TBD | vs  BuffaloMAC | Home | — preview | |
| Wk 12 | Nov 17 | 7:00p ET | at  OhioMAC | Away | — preview | |
| Wk 13 | Nov 28 | 12:00p ET | vs  C MichiganMAC | Home | — preview |
Schedule strength = mean opponent efficiency margin from The CFB King's 2026 final ratings.
Open weeks: 9
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Offense Multiple
WR-X
10Jamarion McDougleRS JR32.6 rec yds/g
2026 totals
18 rec163 rec yds1 rec TD3 rush yds
2026 per game
3.6 rec32.6 rec yds0.2 rec TD0.6 rush yds
career · 9 games
23 rec253 rec yds2 rec TD14 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 5 | 18 rec163 rec yds1 rec TD3 rush yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 2 rec43 rec yds11 rush yds |
| 2024 | Ball State | 1 | 3 rec47 rec yds1 rec TD |
8Corey Thompson Jr.RS JRtransfer4 receptions
2024 totals 4 receptions60 receiving yards15.0 yards per reception
7CJ NelsonRS SR8.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
5 rec24 rec yds10 rush yds
2026 per game
1.7 rec8.0 rec yds3.3 rush yds
career · 20 games
48 rec709 rec yds4 rec TD22 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 5 rec24 rec yds10 rush yds |
| 2025 | not in the FBS record | 8 | 22 rec393 rec yds3 rec TD7 rush yds |
| 2024 | E Illinois | 9 | 21 rec292 rec yds1 rec TD5 rush yds |
WR-Z
1Donovan HamiltonRS SO45.5 rec yds/g
2026 totals
22 rec273 rec yds1 rec TD
2026 per game
3.7 rec45.5 rec yds0.2 rec TD
career · 13 games
42 rec517 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 6 | 22 rec273 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2025 | Ball State | 7 | 20 rec244 rec yds |
14Elisha DurhamSO22.7 rec yds/g
2026 totals
4 rec68 rec yds
2026 per game
1.3 rec22.7 rec yds
career · 6 games
8 rec102 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 4 rec68 rec yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 4 rec34 rec yds |
17DJ YoungJR21.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
1 rec21 rec yds
2026 per game
1.0 rec21.0 rec yds
career · 1 games
1 rec21 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 1 | 1 rec21 rec yds |
15Tayshon BardoFR13.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
1 rec13 rec yds
2026 per game
1.0 rec13.0 rec yds
career · 1 games
1 rec13 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 1 | 1 rec13 rec yds |
WR-SL
11Isaiah ThackerRS JR28.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
13 rec112 rec yds7 rush yds
2026 per game
3.2 rec28.0 rec yds1.8 rush yds
career · 8 games
16 rec141 rec yds1 rec TD10 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 4 | 13 rec112 rec yds7 rush yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 3 rec29 rec yds1 rec TD-3 rush yds |
| 2024 | Ball State | 1 | 6 rush yds |
5Jabari SmithRS JR65.3 rec yds/g
2026 totals
19 rec196 rec yds2 rec TD8 rush yds
2026 per game
6.3 rec65.3 rec yds0.7 rec TD2.7 rush yds
career · 19 games
51 rec658 rec yds8 rec TD8 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 19 rec196 rec yds2 rec TD8 rush yds |
| 2025 | FAU | 8 | 15 rec166 rec yds3 rec TD |
| 2024 | FAU | 8 | 17 rec296 rec yds3 rec TD |
83Eli HohltRS JR10.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
2 rec10 rec yds11 rush yds
2026 per game
2.0 rec10.0 rec yds11.0 rush yds
career · 1 games
2 rec10 rec yds11 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 1 | 2 rec10 rec yds11 rush yds |
85Ace CooperFR8.0 rush yds/g
2026 totals
24 rush yds
2026 per game
8.0 rush yds
career · 3 games
24 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 24 rush yds |
LT
66Chris HoodRS SR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
54Evan DownerFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
62Sam SpicerFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LG
77Misael SandovalRS JRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
73Cole MosierRS SR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
75Zach BandyRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
61Luke DaltonRS SRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
C
68Grant HaworthRS SO
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
63Maxwell WentzRS SRtransfer1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
55Michael VaronRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
67Jackson RuessRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RG
56Jacob JeudyRS SRtransfer1 total tackles
2026 totals 1 total tackles
71Brady BarrowmanRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
79Zion HaneyFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RT
70Tristan CookRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
71Brady BarrowmanRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
57Nolan CiceroFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
78Kaden MayleRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
TE
24Tate HooverRS JR7.4 rec yds/g
2026 totals
8 rec37 rec yds1 rec TD9 rush yds
2026 per game
1.6 rec7.4 rec yds0.2 rec TD1.8 rush yds
career · 6 games
9 rec46 rec yds1 rec TD9 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 5 | 8 rec37 rec yds1 rec TD9 rush yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 1 | 1 rec9 rec yds |
88Alex ScherleRS SR12.0 rec yds/g
2026 totals
3 rec36 rec yds1 rec TD
2026 per game
1.0 rec12.0 rec yds0.3 rec TD
career · 3 games
3 rec36 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 3 rec36 rec yds1 rec TD |
89Sean WardRS SRtransfer1 receptions
2025 totals 1 receptions9 receiving yards9.0 yards per reception
86Mason RigginsRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
81Leo CollinsRS JR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
QB
6Keldric LusterRS JR174.2 pass yds/g
2026 totals
871 pass yds6 pass TD4 INT103 comp160 att64 rush yds
2026 per game
174.2 pass yds1.2 pass TD0.8 INT20.6 comp32.0 att12.8 rush yds
career · 14 games
908 pass yds6 pass TD4 INT107 comp172 att140 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 5 | 871 pass yds6 pass TD4 INT103 comp160 att64 rush yds |
| 2025 | not in the FBS record | 2 | 14 pass yds1 comp3 att14 rush yds |
| 2024 | SMU | 5 | 1 comp3 att50 rush yds |
| 2023 | SMU | 2 | 23 pass yds2 comp6 att12 rush yds |
9Tyler MizzellRS JR43.3 pass yds/g
2026 totals
260 pass yds1 pass TD23 comp38 att29 rush yds
2026 per game
43.3 pass yds0.2 pass TD3.8 comp6.3 att4.8 rush yds
career · 6 games
260 pass yds1 pass TD23 comp38 att29 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 6 | 260 pass yds1 pass TD23 comp38 att29 rush yds |
16Mason AtkinsFR10.0 pass yds/g
2026 totals
10 pass yds1 comp1 att
2026 per game
10.0 pass yds1.0 comp1.0 att
career · 1 games
10 pass yds1 comp1 att
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 1 | 10 pass yds1 comp1 att |
13Khalel WrightRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RB
4TJ HortonRS JR51.8 rush yds/g
2026 totals
311 rush yds43 carries5 rush TD10 rec10 rec yds
2026 per game
51.8 rush yds7.2 carries0.8 rush TD1.7 rec1.7 rec yds
career · 23 games
598 rush yds126 carries5 rush TD29 rec87 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 6 | 311 rush yds43 carries5 rush TD10 rec10 rec yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 10 | 180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2024 | Ball State | 7 | 107 rush yds23 carries4 rec6 rec yds |
3Johnny Thompson Jr.RS JR14.8 rush yds/g
2026 totals
89 rush yds31 carries10 rec68 rec yds
2026 per game
14.8 rush yds5.2 carries1.7 rec11.3 rec yds
career · 10 games
196 rush yds55 carries10 rec68 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 6 | 89 rush yds31 carries10 rec68 rec yds |
| 2025 | Kansas | 3 | 75 rush yds19 carries |
| 2024 | not in the FBS record | 1 | 32 rush yds5 carries |
2Jalen BondsRS FR31.5 rush yds/g
2026 totals
126 rush yds24 carries2 rush TD8 rec93 rec yds1 rec TD
2026 per game
31.5 rush yds6.0 carries0.5 rush TD2.0 rec23.2 rec yds0.2 rec TD
career · 7 games
203 rush yds51 carries3 rush TD10 rec145 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 4 | 126 rush yds24 carries2 rush TD8 rec93 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 77 rush yds27 carries1 rush TD2 rec52 rec yds |
0Elijah JacksonRS JR5.8 rush yds/g
2026 totals
23 rush yds5 carries3 rec17 rec yds
2026 per game
5.8 rush yds1.2 carries0.8 rec4.2 rec yds
career · 10 games
137 rush yds19 carries1 rush TD6 rec61 rec yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 4 | 23 rush yds5 carries3 rec17 rec yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 17 rush yds8 carries1 rec37 rec yds |
| 2024 | Purdue | 3 | 97 rush yds6 carries1 rush TD2 rec7 rec yds |
Defense 3-4
DE
7Ben MarshRS JR6 total tackles
2026 totals 6 total tackles0.5 sacks
10Austin StiefSRtransfer6 total tackles
2026 totals 6 total tackles1 passes defended
39Maverick GracioRS JRtransfer12 total tackles
2026 totals 12 total tackles
33Jamar BirdenRS FR1 total tackles
2026 totals 1 total tackles
3George OkorieRS SOtransfer1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
NT
94Ka'Shawn ThomasRS JRtransfersacks leader
Sacks1
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
54Spencer VakaRS JRtransfer5 total tackles
2026 totals 5 total tackles
58Keilan SmithRS JRtransfer4 total tackles
2026 totals 4 total tackles
52Michael ThackerRS FR1 total tackles
2026 totals 1 total tackles
DT
56Ameir GlennRS SOtransfer10 total tackles
2026 totals 10 total tackles
99Kendrick GilbertRS JRtransfer6 total tackles
2026 totals 6 total tackles0.5 sacks1 passes defended
74Khristian ZacharyRS SRtransfer10 total tackles
2022 totals 10 total tackles0.5 sacks
97Myles HancockRS SOtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
90Lincoln MasonRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
RUSH
31Jared BadieRS SRtransfersacks leader
Sacks1
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
11Layton StarksRS SOsacks leader
Sacks1.5
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
9Justin ThomasRS SRtransfer7 total tackles
2026 totals 7 total tackles
48Sam FeeneyRS SO8 total tackles
2026 totals 8 total tackles
WLB
27Gavin ForshaRS SRtransfer22 total tackles
2026 totals 22 total tackles1 sacks
26Lucas SzymborskiRS FR14 total tackles
2026 totals 14 total tackles
25Mikeah WebsterRS FR14 total tackles
2026 totals 14 total tackles1 passes defended
MLB
6Cincear LewisRS SRtransfertackles leader
Tackles26
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
16Kaleb StewartRS SOtransfer23 total tackles
2026 totals 23 total tackles0.5 sacks
40Gannon KnowlesFR1 total tackles
2026 totals 1 total tackles
SNIPE
2Quentavius ScandrettRS SRtransfertackles leader
Tackles25
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
21Gabe ArambolesRS FR7 total tackles
2026 totals 7 total tackles
20Cole EarlewineRS JR7 total tackles
2024 totals 7 total tackles
15Jovan ClarkRS FRtransfer
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
LCB
4Will YatesJR21 total tackles
2026 totals 21 total tackles1 passes defended
14Anthony PinnaceRS SRtransfer24 total tackles
2026 totals 24 total tackles1 sacks3 passes defended
23Jordan SuggsRS SO1 total tackles
2026 totals 1 total tackles
SS
12Deondre ShepherdRS SOtransfer9 total tackles
2026 totals 9 total tackles
28Stone PerkinsFR9 total tackles
2026 totals 9 total tackles
5Chris JacksonRS SRtransfer7 total tackles
2026 totals 7 total tackles1 passes defended
24Dianté GriffinRS SRtransfer1 total tackles
2024 totals 1 total tackles
FS
1Sterling SmithRS JRtransfertackles leader
Tackles35
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
13Kamron ChambleRS FRinterceptions leader
Interceptions2
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
8Avery StuartRS JRtransfer1 total tackles
2023 totals 1 total tackles
RCB
0Derek FieldsRS JR9 total tackles
2026 totals 9 total tackles
18Cedric Franklin IIRS SOtransferinterceptions leader
Interceptions1
2026 season leader line from ESPN. Per-season history is not available for this player.
30Donovan LanierRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
Special teams
PT
32Cole StumbaughRS SO25 punts
2026 totals 25 punts42.4 gross average punt yards
19Lachlan MathiesonFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
PK
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer4 field goals made
2026 totals 4 field goals made66.7 field goal percentage
37Hudson FieneRS JRtransfer2 field goals made
2025 totals 2 field goals made100.0 field goal percentage
KO
38Brody BoehmRS SOtransfer1 total tackles
2025 totals 1 total tackles
37Hudson FieneRS JRtransfer68 total points
2025 totals 68 total points
LS
45Caden BrittonRS SR4 total tackles
2026 totals 4 total tackles
34Coby TrippRS FR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
H
32Cole StumbaughRS SO25 punts
2026 totals 25 punts42.4 gross average punt yards
19Lachlan MathiesonFR
Nothing to headline for his position this season — his full numbers are on his player page.
PR
10Jamarion McDougleRS JR32.6 rec yds/g
2026 totals
18 rec163 rec yds1 rec TD3 rush yds
2026 per game
3.6 rec32.6 rec yds0.2 rec TD0.6 rush yds
career · 9 games
23 rec253 rec yds2 rec TD14 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 5 | 18 rec163 rec yds1 rec TD3 rush yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 2 rec43 rec yds11 rush yds |
| 2024 | Ball State | 1 | 3 rec47 rec yds1 rec TD |
5Jabari SmithRS JR65.3 rec yds/g
2026 totals
19 rec196 rec yds2 rec TD8 rush yds
2026 per game
6.3 rec65.3 rec yds0.7 rec TD2.7 rush yds
career · 19 games
51 rec658 rec yds8 rec TD8 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 19 rec196 rec yds2 rec TD8 rush yds |
| 2025 | FAU | 8 | 15 rec166 rec yds3 rec TD |
| 2024 | FAU | 8 | 17 rec296 rec yds3 rec TD |
8Corey Thompson Jr.RS JRtransfer4 receptions
2024 totals 4 receptions60 receiving yards15.0 yards per reception
85Ace CooperFR8.0 rush yds/g
2026 totals
24 rush yds
2026 per game
8.0 rush yds
career · 3 games
24 rush yds
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 3 | 24 rush yds |
KR
4TJ HortonRS JR51.8 rush yds/g
2026 totals
311 rush yds43 carries5 rush TD10 rec10 rec yds
2026 per game
51.8 rush yds7.2 carries0.8 rush TD1.7 rec1.7 rec yds
career · 23 games
598 rush yds126 carries5 rush TD29 rec87 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 6 | 311 rush yds43 carries5 rush TD10 rec10 rec yds |
| 2025 | Ball State | 10 | 180 rush yds60 carries15 rec71 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2024 | Ball State | 7 | 107 rush yds23 carries4 rec6 rec yds |
2Jalen BondsRS FR31.5 rush yds/g
2026 totals
126 rush yds24 carries2 rush TD8 rec93 rec yds1 rec TD
2026 per game
31.5 rush yds6.0 carries0.5 rush TD2.0 rec23.2 rec yds0.2 rec TD
career · 7 games
203 rush yds51 carries3 rush TD10 rec145 rec yds1 rec TD
| Season | Team | G | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ball State | 4 | 126 rush yds24 carries2 rush TD8 rec93 rec yds1 rec TD |
| 2025 | Ball State | 3 | 77 rush yds27 carries1 rush TD2 rec52 rec yds |
Two feeds sit behind this
page: a per-player one that covers quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight
ends, and a season-leaders one that lists only each team’s top few in each
category. A player outside both — most linemen, defenders and specialists, and
squad players at any position — appears here with his number and class and
nothing invented.
Two-deep from
Ourlads, read 2026-10-11 — ESPN
publishes no depth chart for college football. Numbers and class years are theirs;
the statistics behind each name are this site's own feed, which covers
quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends, so linemen, defenders and
specialists carry no production here.
· full statistical roster
Roster movement since last season
Out 9
Kiael Kelly QB→ no FBS roster154/273, 1583 YDS, 11 TD, 8 INT
Qua Ashley RB→ no FBS roster118 CAR, 547 YDS, 4 TD
Koby Gross TE→ no FBS roster10 REC, 141 YDS, 1 TD
Qian Magwood WR→ no FBS roster19 REC, 320 YDS, 1 TD
Eric Weatherly WR→ no FBS roster29 REC, 238 YDS, 1 TD
Two feeds, and they do not cover the same ground. Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and tight ends are proven by two rosters, in and out. Defenders are last season’s team leaders in tackles, sacks or interceptions matched to this season’s defensive two-deep, so a defender is here only if he was top three in a category for his old team and turned up on another FBS roster. Nothing on this site tracks a defender to the NFL or out of football, so Out under-counts defensive losses and always will. No offensive lineman appears at all. Ranked by last season’s production. “No FBS roster” means exactly that — not a destination. The whole portal.
Betting record
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight up | 4-8 · 33% (12) | 1-5 · 17% (6) |
| Against the spread | 6-6 · 50% (12) | 3-3 · 50% (6) |
| Over / under | 5-7 · 42% (12) | 5-1 · 83% (6) |
| At home (SU) | 4-1 · 80% (5) | 1-1 · 50% (2) |
| On the road (SU) | 0-7 · 0% (7) | 0-4 · 0% (4) |
| As favorite (ATS) | 3-0 · 100% (3) | 1-0 · 100% (1) |
| As underdog (ATS) | 3-6 · 33% (9) | 2-3 · 40% (5) |
Closing lines come from ESPN's odds record for each game, excluding in-game prices. No 2025 game landed exactly on its spread, so there are no pushes in these records. Lines are captured from ESPN's board before kickoff and locked at kickoff, so an in-play price cannot overwrite the number a game is graded against.
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