Missouri State at Ball State - 2024 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 7th 2024 (2:00 PM EDT)
Ball State -2.5 (50.5) (-140)  Open: -2.5 | 52.5
Ball State 42 - Missouri State: 34

 
Bears (0 - 1) (0 - 1 - 0)
Coach Ryan Beard (4 - 7)
Avg Score : 34 - 42 (34 - 42 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 13.9 MPH
Our Line: -19  (SP+ BALL -20)

Projected Score: MOST: 24 - BALL: 33 (57)
BALL Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
MOST Travel: 472 miles, 1 hrs behind
Cardinals (3 - 9) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mike Neu (37 - 56)
Avg Score : 25 - 40 (29 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Missouri State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/7 Missouri State at Ball State+2.550.5L 34 - 42ON

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Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Missouri State's Schedule
Ball State's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/7 Ball State vs Missouri State-2.550.5W 42 - 34OY
Sat 9/14 Ball State at Miami+36.555.5L 0 - 62ON
Sat 9/21 Ball State at Central Michigan+6.551.0L 34 - 37OY
Sat 9/28 Ball State at James Madison+22.056.5L 7 - 63ON
Sat 10/5 Ball State vs Western Michigan+10.057.5L 42 - 45OY
Sat 10/12 Ball State at Kent State-3.058.0W 37 - 35ON
Sat 10/19 Ball State at Vanderbilt+27.557.5L 14 - 24UY
Sat 10/26 Ball State vs Northern Illinois+13.547.5W 25 - 23OY
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/5 Ball State vs Miami (OH)+12.548.5L 21 - 27UY
Tue 11/12 Ball State at Buffalo+3.555.5L 48 - 51OY
Sat 11/23 Ball State vs Bowling Green+12.554.5L 13 - 38UN
Fri 11/29 Ball State at Ohio+17.551.5L 21 - 42ON

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Ball State's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MOST0%340%000%000%420%0%0000
BALL#98 (.14)42% (78)25.344% (70)3.06 (61)10341% (72)2453.94 (65)#128 (.32)46% (118)40.146% (103)47% (121)4.81 (133)45.31.21.3
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MOST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BALL#98 (.14)42% (78)44% (70)3.06 (61)10341% (72)2453.94 (65)#128 (.32)46% (118)46% (103)47% (121)4.81 (133)45.31.21.3



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MOST Offense134340%00000000%0%0%0%0%
BALL Defense1240.133.446.5%4.811.3 - - - - - 47%52%46%47%13%.32
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MOST Defense142420%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
BALL Offense1225.328.642.1%3.941.2203481032453.442%58%44%41%19%.14

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Missouri State10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Ball State1230:5820.342%46%4.945.31.21.34.61.7230.3
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MOST Offense10%0%000000%0%0
BALL Defense1247% (34)46% (103) - - - - .22 (116)3.17 (90)74% (72)9% (103)1.08 (110)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MOST Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
BALL Offense1242% (120)44% (70)30.8103.43.410 (122).1 (91)3.06 (61)80% (23)11% (99)0.87 (117)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MOST Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
BALL Defense1252% (100)47% (121) - - - - - - 8 (93).44 (128)1.8 (119)33% (55)40% (133).57 (131)5% (115)2.2 (115)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MOST Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
BALL Offense1258% (16)41% (72)23.336.6244.76.710.526 (26)11 (72).19 (98)1.6 (73)33% (93)28% (101).29 (88)8% (123)2.2 (15)

Missouri State's Power Ratings
Missouri State's Power Rating: NR
Missouri State's Offense Rating: NR
Missouri State's Defense Rating: NR
2024 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Missouri State's 2024 Expected Record: -
Missouri State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Missouri State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Missouri State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Missouri State:    Ball State: -18.945

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Missouri State:    Ball State: -19.8




Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -18.945  #126
Ball State's Offense Rating: 17.16  #93
Ball State's Defense Rating: 22.27  #132
2024 Talent Rating: 482.00  #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #102
Ball State's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Ball State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -19.8  #126
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.3  #103
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 40.8  #133

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 482
Average Power Five Talent: 482
Average FBS Talent: 482


Missouri State Scoring
Offense: 34 PPG
Offense on Road: 34
Defense: 42 PPG
Defense on Road: 42

Missouri State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ball State 33
Missouri State 24


Total Points: 57

Based on Last 4 Games
Ball State 31
Missouri State 14

Total Points: 45

Based on Entire Season
Missouri State 35
Ball State 35

Total Points: 70
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 25.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.6
Defense: 40.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 33.4

Ball State's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 3
Record at home: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/07Ball State42Missouri State34Ball State -2.5Ball State50.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Ball State111 Overs
Missouri State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#NR) MOST at (#126) BALL
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMOSTBALL
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #126
SP+SP+NR #126
Perf GradeGrade #42 #127
OffenseOff #44 #93
DefenseDef #53 #136
Spec TeamsST #23 #111
TalentTalNR #1
Blue ChipsBC%NR #102
Ball State Notes
(12/18) Hired HC Mike Uremovich (Butler)
(11/29) Fr QB Semonza good vs Ohio, 333 yds, 3/0 TD/Int
(11/16) HC Neu fired, OL Colin Johnson interim
(11/8) Good fight w/ M-O, Rgame abysmal, QB great
(10/22) Def stop rate 37% (#132) into week 9
(10/20) Good fight w/ Vandy, QB 21-29 for 190 yds?
(10/13) Shootout W over Kent St. Pass Def torched
(10/4) Sched brutal, Def CFB #133. Over every game.
(9/12) Over bet team. Off much improved, Def horrific
(9/8) Def gave up 34 to Mizzu St? Off looked good in open
(9/8) Run game strength LY only 2/5 OL and new RBs
(8/16) Edge Justin Thomas out for season (leg)
Ball State Injury Report
Missouri State on Offense
CategoryCat
MOST OffBALL Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #44 #136
SuccessSucNR #118
ExplosiveExpNR #126
PPAPPANR #128
PowerPwrNR #132
SP+SP+NR #133
Pts POPPONR #133
HavocHavNR #116
Missouri State Run Game
CategoryCat
MOST OffBALL Def
Run GameRun #57 #133
Run SuccessRSucNR #103
Run ExplRExpNR #110
PPAExpNR #116
Run BlockR Blk #122 -
OL YdsOLYNR #90
Stuff RateStuffNR #77
TackleTak -  #121
Missouri State Pass Game
CategoryCat
MOST OffBALL Def
Pass GamePass #4 #133
Pass SuccessPSucNR #121
Pass ExplPExlNR #119
PPAExpNR #128
Pass Rush/BlockP Blk #109 #61
F7 HavocF7NR #103
DB HavocDBNR #115
Ball State on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
CategoryCatBALL OffMOST Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #93 #53
SuccessSuc #78NR
ExplosiveExp #81NR
PPAPPA #98NR
PowerPwr #93NR
SP+SP+ #103NR
Pts POPPO #65NR
HavocHav #119NR
Ball State Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
CategoryCat
BALL OffMOST Def
Run GameRun #131 #51
Run SuccessRSuc #70NR
Run ExplRExp #117NR
PPAExp #91NR
Run BlockR Blk #88 -
OL YdsOLY #61NR
Stuff RateStuff #8NR
TackleTak -  #105
Ball State Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
CategoryCatBALL OffMOST Def
Pass GamePass #89 #33
Pass SuccessPSuc #72NR
Pass ExplPExl #73NR
PPAExp #98NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #38 #88
F7 HavocF7 #99NR
DB HavocDB #123NR
Program Comparison
BALL 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg G5
'24 Profile: Up to Poor G5

MOST 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'24 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Scheumann Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 65° - Wind: 14 mph
Rematch from Week 2
Ball State -2.5 (50.5)
Ball State won vs Missouri State this year (42-34)

Previous Matchups
Ball State beat Missouri State last year (42-34)

  
MOST's OC Nick Petrino (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jacob Clark25736970%35482669.6
Brock Bagozzi3475%15003.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacardia Wright173792134.637
Jayden Becks6444276.959
Iverson Young85907.428
Jmariyae Robinson84735.923
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Hunter Wood63770312.235
Jmariyae Robinson38585415.444
Lance Mason32569617.882
DVontae Key25406316.262

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MOST's DC L.D. Scott (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Todric McGee161000
Tahj Chambers90000
Dallas Winner-Johnson81000
P.J. Hall81000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kanye Young53200
Jalen Williams21101
Todric McGee161000
Sterling Smithson10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dylan Simmons31002
Jalen Williams21101
Ryan Williams20001

BALL's OC Jared Elliott (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kadin Semonza27542764%290025106.8
Aidan Leffler2633%6001.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Braedon Sloan (Tr)15059744.040
Vaughn Pemberton6127624.541
Cam Pickett17170210.034
TJ Horton2310704.717
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tanner Koziol9483988.933
Cam Pickett49528210.865
Justin Bowick (Tr)20383319.257
Braedon Sloan (Tr)29329111.372

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BALL's DC Jeff Knowles (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
George Udo (Tr)782111
Keionte Newson734044
Riley Tolsma (Tr)599681
Joey Stemler566260
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Riley Tolsma (Tr)599681
Brandon Berger3810594
Sam Feeney73300
Darin Conley163220
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Myles Norwood (Tr)382005
Keionte Newson734044
Brandon Berger3810594