Ball State Cardinals (@BallStateFB)
Mike Uremovich (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 (#127) | SOS: (#118)
Power (#133) | Off (#129) | Def (#129) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 (#127) | SOS: (#118)
| Ball State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Ball State at Purdue | +11 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Ball State at Auburn | +42.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Ball State vs New Hampshire | -0.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/19 | Ball State at UConn | +21 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/3 | Ball State vs Ohio | +17.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +7 | |||||
| Fri 10/17 | Ball State vs Akron | +1.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/24 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +13.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Ball State vs Kent State | -6.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | +6.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | Ball State at Toledo | +24 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Ball State at Miami (OH) | +13.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 #127
Schedule Rating: #118
Future 2026 Schedule
| Ball State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/7 | Ball State vs Missouri State | -2.5 | 50.5 | W 42 - 34 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Ball State at Miami | +36.5 | 55.5 | L 0 - 62 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Ball State at Central Michigan | +6.5 | 51.0 | L 34 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Ball State at James Madison | +22.0 | 56.5 | L 7 - 63 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | +10.0 | 57.5 | L 42 - 45 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Ball State at Kent State | -3.0 | 58.0 | W 37 - 35 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Ball State at Vanderbilt | +27.5 | 57.5 | L 14 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | +13.5 | 47.5 | W 25 - 23 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | +12.5 | 48.5 | L 21 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/12 | Ball State at Buffalo | +3.5 | 55.5 | L 48 - 51 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Ball State vs Bowling Green | +12.5 | 54.5 | L 13 - 38 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Ball State at Ohio | +17.5 | 51.5 | L 21 - 42 | O | N | |
2024 Record: 3 - 9 (MAC: 2 - 6)
Spread Record 7 - 5 - 0 | O/U 9 - 3
2025 class: 111 points #120
2024 class: 140 points #111
2023 class: 127 points #104
2022 class: 127 points #97
2021 class: 140 points #95
Average Class Ranking: #105
Average Recruiting Points: 129
2024 class: 140 points #111
2023 class: 127 points #104
2022 class: 127 points #97
2021 class: 140 points #95
Average Class Ranking: #105
Average Recruiting Points: 129
Class Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 132 points #122
2019 class: 123 points #125
2018 class: 116 points #119
2017 class: 129 points #90
2016 class: 111 points #113
Average Class Ranking: #114
Average Recruiting Points: 122
2019 class: 123 points #125
2018 class: 116 points #119
2017 class: 129 points #90
2016 class: 111 points #113
Average Class Ranking: #114
Average Recruiting Points: 122
Offensive Coordinator Craig Harmon
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Leffler | 2 | 6 | 33% | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
| Kiael Kelly | 2 | 4 | 50% | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 122 | 409 | 1 | 3.4 | 60 |
| TJ Horton | 23 | 107 | 0 | 4.7 | 17 |
| Elijah Jackson (Tr) | 6 | 97 | 1 | 16.2 | 69 |
| Kiael Kelly | 35 | 91 | 1 | 2.6 | 24 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 28 | 255 | 1 | 9.1 | 51 |
| Qian Magwood | 23 | 207 | 4 | 9.0 | 45 |
| Dahya Patel | 7 | 120 | 1 | 17.1 | 33 |
| Ty Robinson | 5 | 69 | 1 | 13.8 | 21 |
Defensive Coordinator Jeff Knowles
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Stemler | 56 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Coleman | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ashton Whitner (Tr) | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Eric McClain | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Feeney | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Darin Conley | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Joey Stemler | 56 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Caden Johnson | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hudson | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jackson Wiegold | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Coleman | 42 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 32% #126
Offense Returning Production: 21% #134
Defense Returning Production: 44% #105
Overall Returning Production: 32% #126
Offense Returning Production: 21% #134
Defense Returning Production: 44% #105
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #107
16 Commits, 83.2 Avg Rating
22% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 26% TY
2025 Portal Class #107
16 Commits, 83.2 Avg Rating
22% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 26% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 486.00 #109
Offense Talent #111 | Defense Talent #108
2024 #92 | 2023 #84 | 2022 #121 | 2021 #116
2025 Talent Rating: 486.00 #109
Offense Talent #111 | Defense Talent #108
2024 #92 | 2023 #84 | 2022 #121 | 2021 #116
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 3
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 8
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 9
Four Year Record: 12 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 15 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 3
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 4 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 8
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 9
Four Year Record: 12 - 24
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 15 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2020 Record: 7 - 1
2020 Conf Record: 6 - 1
Spread: 5 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 5
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 34 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 41 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 28 - 30
2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2020 Record: 7 - 1
2020 Conf Record: 6 - 1
Spread: 5 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 3 - 5
2019 Record: 5 - 7
2019 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 4 - 8
2018 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Eight Year Record: 34 - 47
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 41 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 28 - 30
| Ball State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2021 | Camellia Bowl | Ball State vs Georgia State | +6.0 | 52.5 | L 20 - 51 |
| 2020 | Arizona Bowl | Ball State vs San José State | +9.5 | 63.0 | W 34 - 13 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .14 (98) | 42% (78) | 3.94 (65) | 30.3 (41) | 42% | 46% | .32 (128) | 46% (118) | 4.81 (133) | 31.3 (117) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .14 (97) | 40% (95) | 3.31 (105) | 28.8 (90) | 38% | 56% | .18 (70) | 42% (66) | 3.81 (70) | 30.9 (105) |
More Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 30:58 (60) | 20.3 (84) | 42% | 46% | 4.9 (19) | 45.3 (28) | 1.2 (37) | 1.3 | 4.6 (110) | 1.7 (90) | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 32:44 (50) | 18.1 (106) | 38% | 56% | 5.2 (24) | 45.2 (25) | 1.3 (46) | 0.9 | 5.7 (65) | 2.1 (65) | 0 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 25.3 | 28.6 | 23 | 42.1% (78) | 3.94 (65) | 1.2 | 20 | 348 | 103 | 245 | 3.4 | 42% (120) | 58% (16) | 44% (70) | 41% (72) | 19% (119) | .14 (98) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 40.1 | 33.4 | 44.9 | 46.5% (118) | 4.81 (133) | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% (34) | 52% (100) | 46% (103) | 47% (121) | 13% (116) | .32 (128) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 18.3 | 21.2 | 15.3 | 39.8% (95) | 3.31 (105) | 1.3 | 18 | 308 | 171 | 137 | 4.4 | 58% (14) | 41% (119) | 45% (50) | 33% (127) | 17% (85) | .14 (97) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 24.4 | 16.2 | 32.7 | 41.8% (66) | 3.81 (70) | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (44) | 51% (93) | 43% (65) | 42% (70) | 17% (60) | .18 (70) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 42% (120) | 44% (70) | 30.8 | 103.4 | 3.4 | 10 (122) | .1 (91) | 3.06 (61) | 80% (23) | 11% (99) | 0.87 (117) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 47% (34) | 46% (103) | - | - | - | - | .22 (116) | 3.17 (90) | 74% (72) | 9% (103) | 1.08 (110) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 58% (14) | 45% (50) | 39.3 | 171.4 | 4.4 | 15 (100) | .21 (38) | 3.35 (22) | 83% (8) | 12% (112) | 0.99 (70) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (44) | 43% (65) | - | - | - | - | .11 (45) | 3.08 (62) | 79% (102) | 11% (35) | 0.89 (23) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 58% (16) | 41% (72) | 23.3 | 36.6 | 244.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 26 (26) | 11 (72) | .19 (98) | 1.6 (73) | 33% (93) | 28% (101) | .29 (88) | 8% (123) | 2.2 (15) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 52% (100) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (128) | 1.8 (119) | 33% (55) | 40% (133) | .57 (131) | 5% (115) | 2.2 (115) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 41% (119) | 33% (127) | 15.1 | 25.3 | 136.7 | 5.4 | 9.1 | 9 (126) | 8 (30) | .05 (128) | 1.4 (130) | 33% (92) | 24% (123) | .18 (110) | 5% (25) | 2 (104) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 51% (93) | 42% (70) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .27 (70) | 1.5 (29) | 32% (61) | 28% (30) | .21 (20) | 5% (97) | 2 (39) |
Team 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) 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 ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/26) New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler ❌
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC ❌
(3/26) OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -23.84 #132
Offense: 2.51 #130
Defense: 26.35 #127
SP+ Overall: -22.3 #133
SP+ Offense: 16.9 #128
SP+ Defense: 39.1 #130
Offense: 2.51 #130
Defense: 26.35 #127
SP+ Overall: -22.3 #133
SP+ Offense: 16.9 #128
SP+ Defense: 39.1 #130
Returning Prod BALL lost their '24 starting QB (11%) #117
Returning Production: 32% #126
Offense: 21% #134 | Defense: 44% #105
OL Prod: 32% #117, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1546 #123 | From Portal: 6 #97
Rush Prod: 44% #85 | Rec Prod: 21% #119
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 55%
Returning Production: 32% #126
Offense: 21% #134 | Defense: 44% #105
OL Prod: 32% #117, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1546 #123 | From Portal: 6 #97
Rush Prod: 44% #85 | Rec Prod: 21% #119
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 55%
Roster Team Talent #109 Blue Chips: 1% #83
Offense Talent #111 Defense Talent #108
Crootin Class #120 - 4 YR Rank #105
Portal Class #107 - 16 players, 83 Avg
22% of Roster from Portal, 26% TY
31 New Players, 40% of '25 Roster #34
Offense Talent #111 Defense Talent #108
Crootin Class #120 - 4 YR Rank #105
Portal Class #107 - 16 players, 83 Avg
22% of Roster from Portal, 26% TY
31 New Players, 40% of '25 Roster #34
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 3.2 - 8.8 #127
Schedule Rating: -112 #118
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 8
Schedule Rating: -112 #118
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 8
Scoring Scoring: 25.3 - 40.1 (18 - 24) in '24
Scoring at Home: 29 - 33 | Road: 23 - 45
OC: Craig Harmon - in his first season
DC: Jeff Knowles - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 29 - 33 | Road: 23 - 45
OC: Craig Harmon - in his first season
DC: Jeff Knowles - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 3 - 9 (7 - 5 - 0) (MAC: 2 - 6)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 4 - 1) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (12 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 47)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 4 - 1) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 6 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (12 - 24) | 8 Yr Record: (34 - 47)
'24 OffensePass 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%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Poor when off Schedule 28%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.94 PPO
Bad Run Success 44%
Bad Pass Success 41%
Good Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Poor 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Poor when off Schedule 28%
'24 DefenseAvg 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
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 40%
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
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Good Field Position
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 67%
Awful when Opp is off Schedule 40%
Team NotesRB rebuild. 2 portals, Ashley (KSU) explosive
QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC
QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
New HC Uremovich 23-11 @ Butler
OC Harmon a HS coach recently, history w/ HC