Eastern Michigan at Ball State Game Matchup
Eastern Michigan logo Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ball State CardinalsBall State logo
Saturday, November 15th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Scheumann Stadium - Muncie, IN  (Mid-American)

 
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Chris Creighton (57 - 75)
Avg Score : 26 - 28 (23 - 27 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.8 - 7.2 (#102)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 11)
BALL 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Eastern Michigan -5.5   (SP+ EMU -7)
Projected Score: EMU: 32 - BALL: 26 (60)
EMU Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
EMU Travel: 168 miles
Cardinals (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 25 - 40 (29 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.1 - 8.9 (#131)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
 
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Eastern Michigan at Texas State+14.00.0
Sat 9/6 Eastern Michigan vs Long Island University-9
Sat 9/13 Eastern Michigan at Kentucky+22
Sat 9/20 Eastern Michigan vs Louisiana+5.5
Sat 9/27 Eastern Michigan at Central Michigan+3.5
Sat 10/4 Eastern Michigan at Buffalo+9.5
Sat 10/11 Eastern Michigan vs Northern Illinois+1.5
Sat 10/18 Eastern Michigan at Miami (OH)+5.5
Sat 10/25 Eastern Michigan vs Ohio+8
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Eastern Michigan vs Bowling Green-1.5
Sat 11/15 Eastern Michigan at Ball State-5.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/25 Eastern Michigan vs Western Michigan-5.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Eastern Michigan's Schedule
Ball State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Ball State at Purdue+16.50.0
Sat 9/6 Ball State at Auburn+42
Sat 9/13 Ball State vs New Hampshire-1
Sat 9/20 Ball State at UConn+21
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/4 Ball State vs Ohio+16
Sat 10/11 Ball State at Western Michigan+7.5
Sat 10/18 Ball State vs Akron+0.5
Sat 10/25 Ball State at Northern Illinois+14.5
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/5 Ball State vs Kent State-6
Sat 11/15 Ball State vs Eastern Michigan+5.5
Sat 11/22 Ball State at Toledo+23.5
Sat 11/29 Ball State at Miami (OH)+13.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

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
EMU#117 (.09)42% (74)25.943% (87)2.98 (82)14242% (66)2353.47 (105)#83 (.19)45% (105)27.945% (84)46% (116)3.49 (38)62.41.41.3
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
EMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BALL0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
EMU Offense1225.92342.2%3.471.4213781422353.647%53%43%42%19%.09
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
EMU Defense1227.927.245%3.491.3 - - - - - 53%46%45%46%19%.19
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
Eastern Michigan1231:0621.341%55%6.562.41.41.35.92.1129.2
Ball State1230:5820.342%46%4.945.31.21.34.61.7230.3
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
EMU Offense1247% (90)43% (87)39.3142.33.617 (84).01 (119)2.98 (82)57% (131)11% (91)0.85 (122)
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
EMU Defense1253% (102)45% (84) - - - - .09 (51)3.07 (82)60% (10)14% (6)0.9 (34)
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 (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
EMU Offense1253% (44)42% (66)20.734.6235.36.811.417 (79)10 (63).16 (105)1.5 (116)32% (70)34% (36).36 (59)8% (124)2 (88)
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
EMU Defense1246% (31)46% (116) - - - - - - 5 (117).36 (117)1.7 (100)28% (119)34% (112).32 (77)5% (107)1.8 (23)
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)

Eastern Michigan's Power Ratings
Eastern Michigan's Power Rating: -15.01 #106
Eastern Michigan's Offense Rating: 5.44 #121
Eastern Michigan's Defense Rating: 20.45 #99
2025 Talent Rating: 562.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2
Eastern Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.2 #113
Eastern Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #116
Eastern Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #111

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 528.62
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29

Power Ratings Matchup
Eastern Michigan: -15.01   Ball State: -20.02

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Eastern Michigan: -14.2   Ball State: -21.2




Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.02 #133
Ball State's Offense Rating: 2.51 #128
Ball State's Defense Rating: 26.35 #126
2025 Talent Rating: 486.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 3.1 - 8.9
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -21.2 #134
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #123
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 39.3 #131

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 528.62
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.29


Eastern Michigan Scoring
Offense: 25.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 23
Defense: 27.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 27.2

Eastern Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Eastern Michigan 32
Ball State 26

Projected Total Points: 60
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 25.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.6
Defense: 40.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 33.4

Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202310/07Eastern Michigan24Ball State10Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan -2.5Eastern Michigan43.5Under
202210/22Ball State16Eastern Michigan20Eastern MichiganBall State -2.5Eastern Michigan57.5Under
202110/16Eastern Michigan31Ball State38Ball StateBall State -1.5Ball State54.5Over
202011/11Ball State38Eastern Michigan31Ball StateBall State -8Eastern Michigan61.0Over
201910/12Eastern Michigan23Ball State29Ball StateEastern Michigan -2Ball State57.0Under
201810/20Ball State20Eastern Michigan42Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan -2.5Eastern Michigan45.0Over
201711/02Eastern Michigan56Ball State14Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan -24.5Eastern Michigan47.0Over
201611/08Ball State41Eastern Michigan48Eastern MichiganBall State -3.5Eastern Michigan59.5Over
201509/19Eastern Michigan17Ball State28Ball StateBall State -6Ball State61.5Under
201411/22Ball State45Eastern Michigan30Ball StateBall State -17Eastern Michigan0
201309/21Eastern Michigan20Ball State51Ball StateBall State -8Ball State0
201208/30Ball State37Eastern Michigan26Ball State
201111/05Eastern Michigan31Ball State33Ball State
201010/16Ball State38Eastern Michigan41Eastern Michigan
200910/24Eastern Michigan27Ball State29Ball State
200810/25Ball State38Eastern Michigan16Ball State
200709/08Eastern Michigan16Ball State38Ball State
200608/31Ball State38Eastern Michigan20Ball State
200511/12Eastern Michigan25Ball State26Ball State
200410/09Ball State24Eastern Michigan31Eastern Michigan
200311/15Eastern Michigan38Ball State14Eastern Michigan
200210/19Ball State42Eastern Michigan17Ball State
200110/13Eastern Michigan14Ball State35Ball State
200010/13Ball State33Eastern Michigan14Ball State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Ball State1645 Overs
Eastern Michigan874 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams10 - 142 - 92 - 50 - 4
Road Teams14 - 109 - 24 - 05 - 2

(#106) Eastern Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -15.01 #106
Offense Rating: 5.44 #121
Defense Rating: 20.45 #99
Overall SP+ Rating: -14.2 #113
Offense SP+ Rating: 20.0 #116
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #111
Talent Rating: 562.00 #89
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #99
Expected Record: 4.8 - 7.2

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.47 PPO
Bad Run Success 43%
Avg Pass Success 42%
Avg OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Poor Defense Success Rate of 45%
Good in Scoring Position 3.49 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 45%
Awful Pass Def Success 46%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Eastern Michigan Notes
(3/26) QB Kim (Coastal) or Edge (MD) portal adds
(3/26) RB rebuild. Some options, 2 portal adds
(3/26) WR Lockett back, Tucker (Ga St) via portal
(3/26) OL bad LY, 3/5 back, only 1 portal
(3/26) Def bad LY, returns some. 7 portals
(3/26) HC Creighton sliding, lost last 5 to miss bowl
Eastern Michigan     Ratings Matchup     Ball State
Power #106
#133
Off #121
#128
Def #99
#126
Talent #89
#109
SP+ #113
#134
SP+ Off #116
#123
SP+ Def #111
#131

Previous Matchups
Eastern Michigan beat Ball State in 2023 (24-10)
Eastern Michigan beat Ball State in 2022 (20-16)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Scheumann Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: EMU | BALL
Depth Chart: EMU | BALL
Rosters: EMU | BALL
(#133) Ball State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -20.02 #133
Offense Rating: 2.51 #128
Defense Rating: 26.35 #126
Overall SP+ Rating: -21.2 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.1 #123
Defense SP+ Rating: 39.3 #131
Talent Rating: 486.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #82
Expected Record: 3.1 - 8.9

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.94 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 46%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.81 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Awful Pass Def Success 47%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position


Ball State Notes
(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


  
Eastern Michigan's OC Mike Piatkowski
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Noah Kim (Tr)305654%333415.9
Jeremiah Salem81173%1261111.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Joey Mattord2911814.113
Dontae McMillan238703.814
James Jointer126105.121
Terry Lockett32006.711
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Terry Lockett46660514.379
Zyell Griffin6151125.289
Joey Mattord10115011.527
J.B. Mitchell337012.314

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Eastern Michigan's DC Ben Needham
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Barry Manning273002
Jefferson Adam267500
Zach Mowchan261010
Jaivian Norman252102
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jefferson Adam267500
Carter Evans153121
Donovan Green192120
Sterling Miles112120
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Barry Manning273002
Jaivian Norman252102
Dramarian McNulty231002

Ball State's OC Craig Harmon
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Aidan Leffler2633%6001.0
Kiael Kelly2450%8002.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Qua Ashley (Tr)12240913.460
TJ Horton2310704.717
Elijah Jackson (Tr)697116.269
Kiael Kelly359112.624
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Qua Ashley (Tr)2825519.151
Qian Magwood2320749.045
Dahya Patel7120117.133
Ty Robinson569113.821

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Ball State's DC Jeff Knowles
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joey Stemler566260
Jordan Coleman422002
Ashton Whitner (Tr)261011
Eric McClain240000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sam Feeney73300
Darin Conley163220
Joey Stemler566260
Caden Johnson221100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Scott Hudson31102
Jackson Wiegold242002
Jordan Coleman422002