How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Ball State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

At Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Myles Bailey and the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-2) play the Ball State Cardinals (1-1).

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How to Watch Central Michigan vs. Ball State

• When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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• Central Michigan vs. Ball State Predictions

Central Michigan vs. Ball State: Head to Head

• Against Central Michigan, Ball State has tallied two wins over the past two matchups.
• In those games, the Cardinals have a 2-0 record ATS, while the two teams haven't managed to go over the point total.
• Ball State has outscored Central Michigan 41 points to 33 in the past two games.

Central Michigan's 2024 Schedule

Central Michigan 2024 Stats & Insights

• Central Michigan is putting up 389.7 yards per game on offense this season (77th in the FBS), and are allowing 324.3 yards per game (66th) on defense.
• From an offensive standpoint, Central Michigan ranks 58th in the FBS with 245 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 31st in passing yards allowed per contest (152.3).
• The Chippewas are putting up 30.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 69th in the FBS. On defense, they rank 108th, giving up 30.7 points per game.
• The Chippewas are totaling 144.7 rushing yards per game offensively this season (85th in the FBS), and they are surrendering 172 rushing yards per game (102nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
• Central Michigan is putting up a 40.5% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (69th in the FBS), and is allowing a 32.4% third-down conversion rate (43rd) on the other side of the ball.
• With one forced turnover (119th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (120th in the FBS), the Chippewas' -6 turnover margin is the fourth-worst in college football.

Central Michigan 2024 Key Players

Ball State's 2024 Schedule

Ball State 2024 Stats & Insights

• This season has been tough for Ball State on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 275 total yards per game (ninth-worst) and ceding 535 total yards per game (fifth-worst).
• Ball State ranks 101st in passing yards per game (185.5), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 382.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
• The Cardinals rank 108th in points per game (21), but they've been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-worst in the FBS with 48 points ceded per contest.
• The Cardinals' rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 89.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 89th with 152.5 rushing yards conceded per contest.
• Ball State has been struggling on third down, ranking 12th-worst with a 47.6% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, regstering a 41.9% third-down rate (61st-ranked).
• After forcing two turnovers (98th in the FBS) and turning the ball over two times (26th in the FBS) this season, the Cardinals own the 66th-ranked turnover margin of 0.

Ball State 2024 Key Players

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