MAC opponents match up when the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) and the Ball State Cardinals (1-1) play on♑ Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
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When is Central Michigan vs. Ball State and when does it start?
This contest between the Chippewas and 𝓰Cardinals will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at🧔 1:00 p.m. ET.
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Central Michigan Stats & Insights
The Chippewas were defeated by the Illinois Fighting Illini 30-9 in their most recent outing.
Central Michigan is compiling 389.7 yards per game on offense (76th in the FBS), and rank 67th on the other side of the ball, yielding 324.3 yards allowed per game.
The Chippewas are totaling 245.0 passing yards per game on offense this season (58th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 152.3 passing yards per game (33rd) on the defensive side of the ball.
Offensively, Central Michigan ranks 86th in the FBS with 144.7 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 102nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (172.0).
The Chippewas are totaling 30.3 points per game on offense this season (68th in the FBS), and they are giving up 30.7 points per game (108th) on the defensive side of the ball.
Ball State Stats & Insights
The Cardinals are coming off of a 62-0 loss to the Miami (FL) Hurricanes.
Ball State has lots of room to improve, as it ranks ninth-worst in total yards per game (275.0) and fifth-worst in total yards surrendered per game (535.0).
The Cardinals have been struggling in pass defense, ranking second-worst with 382.5 passing yards surrendered per game. They have been more productive offensively, posting 185.5 passing yards per contest (101st-ranked).
Ball State ranks 17th-worst in rushing yards per game (89.5), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS with 152.5 rushing yards allowed per contest.
The Cardinals have been struggling defensively, ranking second-worst with 48.0 points surrendered per game. They have been better offensively, posting 21.0 points per contest (108th-ranked).
Central Michigan Key Players to Watch
Joey Labas has 618 passing yards (206.0 ypg) to lead Central Michigan, completing 56.8% of his passes and throwing five touchdown passes and six interceptions this season.
Myles Bailey’s team-high 171 rushing yards (57.0 per game) have come on 23 carries, with two touchdowns this year.
This season BJ Harris has piled up 16 carries for 81 yards (27.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Solomon Davis’ 152 receiving yards (50.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has nine receptions with two touchdowns.
Evan Boyd has totaled 124 receiving yards (41.3 yards per game) and one touchdown, reeling in eight passes this year.
Chris Parker has hauled in seven receptions for 116 yards (38.7 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
Ball State Key Players to Watch
Kadin Semonza has thrown for 373 yards (186.5 ypg) to lead Ball State, completing 67.7% of his passes and collecting four touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Braedon Sloan’s team-high 116 rushing yards (58.0 per game) have come on 26 carries, with one touchdown this year. He’s also added 87 yards (43.5 per game) on 10 catches with one touchdown.
This season Vaughn Pemberton has rushed for 33 yards (16.5 per game) on nine carries.
Tanner Koziol’s team-high 99 receiving yards (49.5 yards per game) have come on 11 receptions with one touchdown.
Cam Pickett’s nine catches this season have resulted in 77 yards (38.5 ypg).
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