Central Michigan at Ball State
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Share
Central Michigan plays at Ball State on Saturday, November 28, at noon Eastern. It will be their 50th meeting; Ball State leads the series 26–22–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Scheumann Stadium, Muncie
Players to watch
Central Michigan
- QuarterbackAngel H Flores475 passing yards, 2 TD; 618 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Western Michigan, 14 of 25, 162 yards, 1 TD; 31 carries, 117 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJayden Clerveaux239 rushing yards, 2 TDLast: at Ohio, 4 carries, 20 yards, 1 TD
- LinebackerXavier White52 tackles, 0.5 sacksLast: vs. Western Michigan, 11 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
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
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)
Central Michigan 56% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Central Michigan–Ball State gameBall State leads 26–22–1 in 49 meetings.
Around this game
Central Michigan
Ball State
- SeasonBall State in 2026
- ProgramBall State history and records