How to Watch Ball State vs. Missouri State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 7, 2024

Updated Sep. 7, 2024 1:34 p.m. ET

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At 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Ball State Cardinals are at home against the Missouri State Bears (0-1).

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How to Watch Ball State vs. Missouri State

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Ball State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
9/7/2024	vs. Missouri State	-
9/14/2024	at Miami (FL)	-
9/21/2024	at Central Michigan	-
9/28/2024	at James Madison	-
10/5/2024	vs. Western Michigan	-
10/12/2024	at Kent State	-
10/19/2024	at Vanderbilt	-
10/26/2024	vs. Northern Illinois	-
11/5/2024	vs. Miami (OH)	-
11/12/2024	at Buffalo	-
11/23/2024	vs. Bowling Green	-
11/29/2024	at Ohio	-

Ball State 2023 Stats & Insights

While Ball State ranked 12th-worst in the FBS in total offense with 308.1 yards per game last season, it was a different situation defensively, as it ranked 17th-best (315.6 yards per game allowed).
While Ball State's pass defense ranked 33rd with 204.3 passing yards allowed per game last season, it was less successful on offense, ranking sixth-worst (136.6 passing yards per game).
The Cardinals ranked 12th-worst in scoring offense last season (18.3 points per game), but they played slightly better on defense, ranking 55th with 24.4 points allowed per game.
The Cardinals sported the 52nd-ranked offense last season in terms of rushing yards (171.5 per game), and they were more effective defensively, ranking 15th-best with only 111.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
Ball State averaged a 37.7% third-down percentage on offense last season, which ranked it 78th in the FBS. On defense, it ranked 33rd, giving up a 34.7% third-down percentage.
The Cardinals forced 11 total turnovers (123rd in the FBS) last season and turned it over 16 times (47th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -5, 102nd-ranked in college football.

Missouri State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Montana	L 29-24
9/7/2024	at Ball State	-
9/14/2024	vs. Lindenwood	-
9/21/2024	at Tennessee-Martin	-
9/28/2024	vs. Youngstown State	-
10/12/2024	at Illinois State	-
10/19/2024	vs. Indiana State	-
10/26/2024	at Northern Iowa	-
11/2/2024	vs. Southern Illinois	-
11/9/2024	at Murray State	-
11/16/2024	at North Dakota State	-
11/23/2024	vs. South Dakota State	-

Missouri State 2024 Stats & Insights

Missouri State ranks 37th with 356.0 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 38th with 347.0 total yards ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
Missouri State's pass offense has been excelling, accumulating 257.0 passing yards per contest (19th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 43rd by giving up 180.0 passing yards per game.
In terms of points scored the Bears rank 35th in the FCS (24.0 points per game), and they are 52nd defensively (29.0 points allowed per contest).
In terms of rushing, the Bears rank 76th in the FCS on offense (99.0 rushing yards per game) and 50th on defense (167.0 rushing yards allowed per game).

Missouri State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jacardia Wright	RB	76 YDS / 1 TD / 76.0 YPG / 4.0 YPC 6 REC / 69 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 69.0 REC YPG
Jayden Becks	RB	36 YDS / 1 TD / 36.0 YPG / 6.0 YPC
Jmariyae Robinson	WR	3 REC / 26 YDS / 0 TD / 26.0 YPG
Hunter Wood	WR	6 REC / 70 YDS / 0 TD / 70.0 YPG
Thomas Anderson	DB	0 TKL / TFL
Jalen Williams	DL	0 TKL / TFL / 0.5 SACK
Ryan Williams	DL	0 TKL / TFL / 0.5 SACK
Iverson Young	RB	0 TKL / TFL