The Ball State Cardinals will face a conference opponent when they visit the Akron Zips on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Scheumann Stadium in a MAC clash.
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- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
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Ball State Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | at Purdue | L 31-0 |
| 9/6/2025 | at Auburn | L 42-3 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. New Hampshire | W 34-29 |
| 9/20/2025 | at UConn | L 31-25 |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Ohio | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | at Western Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Akron | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Northern Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/5/2025 | vs. Kent State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Eastern Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Toledo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | at Miami (OH) | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Ball State Offensive Insights
- Ball State is averaging 16.7 fewer points per game (15.5) than Akron is allowing (32.2).
- The Cardinals' offense has averaged 272.0 yards per game this season, 198.0 yards fewer than the 470.0 allowed by the Zips' defense.
Top Ball State Players
- On the ground, Qua Ashley has picked up three touchdowns and 295 yards (73.8 per game).
- Kiael Kelly has thrown for 472 yards (118.0 per game), completing 64.8% of his throws, with three touchdowns and two picks in four games.
- In four games, Qian Magwood has totaled four receptions for 82 yards (20.5 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- In four contests, Eric Weatherly has nine catches for 100 yards (25.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Defensively, DeJuan Echoles Jr. has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 12 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three sacks in four games.
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Akron Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Wyoming | L 10-0 |
| 9/6/2025 | at Nebraska | L 68-0 |
| 9/13/2025 | at UAB | L 31-28 |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. Duquesne | W 51-7 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Toledo | L 45-3 |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Central Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Miami (OH) | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | at Ball State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Buffalo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/4/2025 | vs. UMass | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/11/2025 | vs. Kent State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/18/2025 | at Bowling Green | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Akron Offensive Insights
- Akron has averaged 16.9 fewer points per game this year (16.4) than Ball State has allowed (33.3).
- The Zips' offense has averaged 300.6 yards per game this year, 128.7 yards less than the 429.3 allowed by the Cardinals' defense.
- In contests where the Akron offense has totaled more than Ball State's average yard allowance this season (429.3), Akron is 1-1.
Top Akron Players
- Jordan Gant has run for 300 yards (60.0 per game) and three TDs in five games.
- Ben Finley has thrown for 694 yards (173.5 per game), completing 47.0% of his throws, with four touchdowns and two picks in four games.
- Sean Patrick has scampered for 199 yards (49.8 per game) and one touchdown in four games.
- In five contests, Israel Polk has 11 catches for 179 yards (35.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- As a key defensive contributor, Akron's Bruno Dall has recorded six tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks in three games played.
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