Ball State at Massachusetts
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Share
Ball State plays at Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 4. It will be their fifth meeting; the series is even at 2–2.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium, Hadley
Players to watch
Ball State
- QuarterbackKeldric Luster1,066 passing yards, 7 TDLast: at Bowling Green, 16 of 24, 195 yards, 1 TD; 17 carries, 125 yards ★, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backT.J. Horton393 rushing yards, 7 TDLast: at Bowling Green, 16 carries, 81 yards, 2 TD; 1 catch, 12 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- Defensive backStu Smith36 tacklesLast: at Northwestern, 3 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Massachusetts
- QuarterbackWilliam Watson III820 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Eastern Michigan, 20 of 27, 210 yards, 1 TD, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverTy Harding28 catches, 327 yards, 2 TDLast: vs. Miami (OH), 9 catches ★, 91 yardsTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerTimmy Hinspeter45 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INTLast: at Buffalo, 8 tackles, 0.5 sacksTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Massachusetts 58% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Ball State–Massachusetts gameTied 2–2 in four meetings.
| 2015 | Ball State 20, Massachusetts 10 | |
| 2014 | Massachusetts 24, Ball State 10 | |
| 1988 | Ball State 44, Massachusetts 17 | |
| 1984 | Massachusetts 26, Ball State 10 |
Around this game
Ball State
- Next gamevs. BuffaloNov. 11, 2026
- SeasonBall State in 2026
- ProgramBall State history and records
Massachusetts
- Next gameat ToledoNov. 11, 2026
- SeasonMassachusetts in 2026
- ProgramMassachusetts history and records