Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos
Saturday, October 11th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Waldo Stadium - Kalamazoo, MI (Mid-American)
Cardinals (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 34 (2 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.3 - 8.7 (#125)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 12 - 34 (2 - 37 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.3 - 8.7 (#125)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
WMU is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: Western Michigan -7 (SP+ WMU -7)
Projected Score: BALL: 21 - WMU: 28 (48)
WMU Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
BALL Travel: 143 miles
Our Line: Western Michigan -7 (SP+ WMU -7)
Projected Score: BALL: 21 - WMU: 28 (48)
WMU Win prob: 70% | Cover: 49%
BALL Travel: 143 miles
Broncos (0 - 3) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (30 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (30 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
| Ball State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Ball State at Purdue | +16.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Ball State at Auburn | +43.0 | 52.5 | L 3 - 42 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Ball State vs New Hampshire | -3.0 | 46.5 | W 34 - 29 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Ball State at UConn | +21.0 | 52.5 | ||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Ball State vs Ohio | +13.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +7 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Ball State vs Akron | +0.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +18 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Ball State vs Kent State | -0 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | +1.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Ball State at Toledo | +32.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Ball State at Miami (OH) | +12 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ball State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +18.5 | 49.5 | L 6 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +12.0 | 56.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +27.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +14.0 | 51.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -4 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +7.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | +9 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +2 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | #107 (.09) | 35% (126) | 12.3 | 36% (117) | 2.52 (110) | 140 | 35% (111) | 88 | 3 (116) | #121 (.32) | 51% (128) | 34 | 49% (117) | 52% (125) | 3.6 (70) | 43.7 | 1 | 0.3 |
| WMU | #134 (-.08) | 31% (132) | 12 | 33% (123) | 2.48 (113) | 119 | 28% (132) | 122 | 1.31 (133) | #105 (.21) | 48% (120) | 31.3 | 54% (130) | 43% (96) | 4.89 (119) | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | #98 (.14) | 42% (78) | 44% (70) | 3.06 (61) | 103 | 41% (72) | 245 | 3.94 (65) | #128 (.32) | 46% (118) | 46% (103) | 47% (121) | 4.81 (133) | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | ||
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 3 | 12.3 | 1.5 | 35.3% | 3 | 1 | 13 | 228 | 140 | 88 | 4 | 64% | 35% | 36% | 35% | 22% | .09 |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 31.3 | 33 | 48.4% | 4.89 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 54% | 43% | 14% | .21 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 3 | 34 | 36.5 | 50.6% | 3.6 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 41% | 59% | 49% | 52% | 20% | .32 |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 12 | 30 | 31.1% | 1.31 | 0.3 | 13 | 241 | 119 | 122 | 3.1 | 62% | 37% | 33% | 28% | 19% | -.08 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 3 | 28:36 | 13.3 | 32% | 67% | 5.3 | 43.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0 | 24.4 |
| Western Michigan | 3 | 28:55 | 13.3 | 35% | 17% | 6.7 | 55 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 6.3 | 3 | 1 | 26.5 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 3 | 64% (10) | 36% (117) | 35 | 140.3 | 4 | 3 (95) | .12 (79) | 2.52 (110) | 86% (22) | 19% (134) | 1.25 (21) |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 51% (76) | 54% (130) | - | - | - | - | .25 (117) | 3.32 (124) | 75% (80) | 10% (72) | 1.04 (88) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 3 | 41% (14) | 49% (117) | - | - | - | - | .35 (130) | 2.94 (85) | 83% (110) | 14% (23) | 1.19 (111) |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 62% (12) | 33% (123) | 38.3 | 119.3 | 3.1 | 2 (109) | -.04 (118) | 2.48 (113) | 58% (109) | 15% (129) | 1.09 (42) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 3 | 35% (128) | 35% (111) | 9.7 | 15.7 | 87.7 | 5.6 | 9.1 | 2 (102) | 1 (23) | .1 (116) | 1.4 (107) | 36% (118) | 18% (127) | .04 (121) | 3% (16) | 2 (73) |
| WMU Defense | 3 | 48% (55) | 43% (96) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .2 (63) | 1.2 (17) | 28% (120) | 40% (125) | .44 (107) | 4% (108) | 1.5 (21) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 3 | 59% (127) | 52% (125) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | .29 (100) | 1.3 (24) | 30% (99) | 35% (111) | .28 (73) | 6% (66) | 1.6 (30) |
| WMU Offense | 3 | 37% (124) | 28% (132) | 12 | 23.7 | 122 | 5.2 | 10.2 | 1 (123) | 1 (23) | -.11 (133) | 1.4 (92) | 39% (128) | 27% (101) | .19 (102) | 4% (51) | 1.9 (77) |
Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Ball State's Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Ball State's Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Ball State's Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Ball State's Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -20.98 Western Michigan: -15.13
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.2 Western Michigan: -16.4
Ball State: -20.98 Western Michigan: -15.13
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.2 Western Michigan: -16.4
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 12.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 34 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.5
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 12.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 34 PPG
Defense on Road: 36.5
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 28
Ball State 21
Total Points: 48
Western Michigan 28
Ball State 21
Total Points: 48
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/05 | Ball State | 42 | Western Michigan | 45 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -10 | Ball State | 57.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/30 | Western Michigan | 42 | Ball State | 24 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -1.5 | Western Michigan | 50.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/10 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 37 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -6.5 | Western Michigan | 51.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/09 | Western Michigan | 20 | Ball State | 45 | Ball State | Western Michigan -13 | Ball State | 57.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 27 | Ball State | Western Michigan -2 | Ball State | 66.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/05 | Western Michigan | 35 | Ball State | 31 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -6.5 | Ball State | 64.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/13 | Ball State | 42 | Western Michigan | 41 | Ball State | Western Michigan -10 | Ball State | 58.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/30 | Western Michigan | 55 | Ball State | 3 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -13 | Western Michigan | 53.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/01 | Ball State | 20 | Western Michigan | 52 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -16 | Western Michigan | 64.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/05 | Western Michigan | 54 | Ball State | 7 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -13.5 | Western Michigan | 62.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Ball State | 38 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan | Ball State -6 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/19 | Western Michigan | 17 | Ball State | 38 | Ball State | Ball State -21 | NA | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/13 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 24 | Ball State | ||||
| 2011 | 10/29 | Western Michigan | 45 | Ball State | 35 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | Ball State | 16 | Western Michigan | 45 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2009 | 11/24 | Western Michigan | 17 | Ball State | 22 | Ball State | ||||
| 2008 | 11/25 | Ball State | 45 | Western Michigan | 22 | Ball State | ||||
| 2007 | 10/20 | Western Michigan | 23 | Ball State | 27 | Ball State | ||||
| 2006 | 10/21 | Ball State | 27 | Western Michigan | 41 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 57 | Ball State | 60 | Ball State | ||||
| 2004 | 09/25 | Ball State | 41 | Western Michigan | 14 | Ball State | ||||
| 2003 | 11/08 | Western Michigan | 28 | Ball State | 20 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2002 | 11/02 | Ball State | 17 | Western Michigan | 7 | Ball State | ||||
| 2001 | 11/24 | Western Michigan | 31 | Ball State | 35 | Ball State | ||||
| 2000 | 11/03 | Ball State | 3 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 13 | 6 | 8 Overs |
| Ball State | 12 | 5 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 12 - 13 | 6 - 5 | 3 - 3 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 13 - 12 | 5 - 6 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 3 |
(#133) Ball State Info
Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 51%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Awful Pass Def Success 52%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Ball State has lost 2 straight
Ball State has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Ball State Notes
(8/30) Off abysmal vs Purdue, Run Def good, Pass not
(7/12) OL has size, low key good starting 5 if healthy
(7/12) Overall portal loser both talent & quantity
(3/30) RB rebuild. 2 portals, Ashley (KSU) explosive
(3/26) QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
(3/26) WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
(3/26) OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
(3/26) New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC
Ball State Highlights
Ball State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ball State Front 7 is disruptive (#23)
Ball State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#)
Ball State Deficiencies
Ball State has a really bad Offense
Ball State offense is really bad (#126)
Ball State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#120)
Ball State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#116)
Ball State run game is really bad (#117)
Ball State pass game is really bad (#111)
Ball State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Ball State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Ball State has a bad defense (#128)
Power Rating: -20.98 #133
Offense Rating: 1.18 #130
Defense Rating: 22.48 #127
Overall SP+ Rating: -23.2 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.8 #127
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.9 #132
Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 3.3 - 8.7
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 64%, Pass: 35%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 51%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.6 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 49%
Awful Pass Def Success 52%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Ball State has lost 2 straight
Ball State has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Ball State Notes
(8/30) Off abysmal vs Purdue, Run Def good, Pass not
(7/12) OL has size, low key good starting 5 if healthy
(7/12) Overall portal loser both talent & quantity
(3/30) RB rebuild. 2 portals, Ashley (KSU) explosive
(3/26) QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
(3/26) WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
(3/26) OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
(3/26) New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC
Ball State Highlights
Ball State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ball State Front 7 is disruptive (#23)
Ball State defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#)
Ball State Deficiencies
Ball State has a really bad Offense
Ball State offense is really bad (#126)
Ball State Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#120)
Ball State offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#116)
Ball State run game is really bad (#117)
Ball State pass game is really bad (#111)
Ball State offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Ball State Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Ball State has a bad defense (#128)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU | BALL |
| OverallOver | #111 | #107 |
| OffenseOff | #109 | #106 |
| DefenseDef | #109 | #99 |
| Special TeamsST | #42 | #92 |
| PassingPass | #110 | #109 |
| RushingRush | #83 | #51 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #108 | #112 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #92 | #77 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #101 | #100 |
| TacklingTkl | #84 | #93 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #112 | #109 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #55 | #15 |
| Coverage DefCov | #112 | #103 |
Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Ball State last year (45-42)
Western Michigan beat Ball State in 2023 (42-24)
Western Michigan beat Ball State in 2022 (37-30)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: BALL | WMU
Depth Chart: BALL | WMU
Rosters: BALL | WMU
(#126) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 6 straight
Western Michigan has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has lost 6 straight
Western Michigan has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs
Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 29 | 47 | 62% | 263 | 2 | 1 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 34 | 209 | 2 | 6.1 | 72 |
| Kiael Kelly | 50 | 143 | 1 | 2.9 | 40 |
| TJ Horton | 11 | 33 | 0 | 3.0 | 8 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 7 | 60 | 0 | 8.6 | 16 |
| Elijah Jackson (Tr) | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37.0 | 37 |
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 7 | 33 | 1 | 4.7 | 27 |
| TJ Horton | 3 | 28 | 0 | 9.3 | 14 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Whitner (Tr) | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willizhuan Yates | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Beebe | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeJuan Echoles | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathan Voorhis | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Hughes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Johnson | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willizhuan Yates | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jahmad Harmon | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson Wiegold | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 20 | 36 | 56% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Brady Jones | 16 | 35 | 46% | 122 | 0 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 45 | 146 | 0 | 3.2 | 26 |
| Broc Lowry | 23 | 125 | 2 | 5.4 | 25 |
| Devin Miles | 19 | 56 | 0 | 2.9 | 8 |
| Ofa Mataele | 8 | 46 | 0 | 5.8 | 21 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 7 | 114 | 0 | 16.3 | 42 |
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 6 | 74 | 0 | 12.3 | 35 |
| Jalen Buckley | 6 | 58 | 1 | 9.7 | 34 |
| Blake Bosma | 6 | 49 | 0 | 8.2 | 15 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Micah Davis (Tr) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rodney McGraw | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kershawn Fisher (Tr) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |