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The Ball State Cardinals will take on another MAC opponent when they visit the Akron Zips at Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
- TV: ESPN+
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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 | W 20-14 |
| 10/11/2025 | at Western Michigan | L 42-0 |
| 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
- The average points scored by Ball State this season, 13.7, is 15.3 fewer than the 29.0 Akron has given up per game.
- The Zips' defense has surrendered an average of 439.1 yards per game in 2025, a total of 183.6 yards more than the 255.5 the Cardinals' offense has averaged.
Top Ball State Players
- In six contests, Kiael Kelly has passed for 725 yards (120.8 per game), with four touchdowns and two interceptions, and a completion percentage of 60.3%.
- In six games played, Qua Ashley has run for 333 yards (55.5 per game) and three TDs.
- In six games, Qian Magwood has totaled 11 receptions for 200 yards (33.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- Eric Weatherly has reeled in 16 passes for 118 yards (19.7 per game) and zero touchdowns in six games.
- In six games played for Ball State, Nate Voorhis has posted 6.0 sacks to go with 7.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
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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 | W 28-22 |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Miami (OH) | L 20-7 |
| 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
- Ball State has allowed its opponents to score 31.5 points per game, 14.8 more than the 16.7 Akron is scoring per contest.
- The Cardinals' defense has allowed 422.3 yards per game in 2025, 109.0 yards more than the 313.3 the Zips' offense has averaged.
- In contests where the Akron offense has totaled more than Ball State's average yard allowance this season (422.3), Akron is 1-1.
Top Akron Players
- Jordan Gant has rushed for 511 yards (73.0 per game) and three TDs in seven games.
- Ben Finley has passed for 1,157 yards (192.8 per game), completing 50.8% of his throws, with eight touchdowns and four picks in six games.
- In the passing game, Kyan Mason has scored two TDs, hauling in 20 balls for 318 yards (45.4 per contest).
- Israel Polk has reeled in 18 balls for 221 yards (31.6 per game) and three touchdowns in seven games.
- Cyrus Durham has amassed 18 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks in seven games for Akron.
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