Keldric Luster News, Rumors, Updates - Ball State Cardinals

Scores twice in defeat Luster was 17-for-27 passing for 182 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 31-30 overtime defeat versus Massachusetts. He also had 14 rushes for 21 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Luster completed 62.9 percent of his 27 passes while compiling two total touchdowns during Wednesday's loss to the Minutemen. The quarterback opened the scoring with a 20-yard pass to Jamarion McDougle and later sent the game to overtime with a two-yard run in the fourth quarter. The Texas native is 150-for-238 passing with 1,482 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 82 carries for 278 yards and three touchdowns this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

William Watson III breaks loose for a 13-yard touchdown run in overtime, giving Massachusetts a 31-30 victory over Ball State

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Responsible for three TDs in win Luster completed 14 of 27 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-17 win over Sacramento State. He also had 10 rushes for 68 yards with one...

Impact Despite completing just 51.8 percent of his 27 passes and throwing two interceptions, Luster compiled three scores during Saturday's win over the Hornets. The quarterback threw 65- and 55-yard touchdown passes and ran in a six-yard touchdown. After leading the Cardinals to their second consecutive win, Luster has 1,300 passing yards, 257 rushing yards, 11 total touchdowns and six interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luster has 3 total touchdowns, Horton adds 2 rushing TDs; Ball State beats Sacramento State 34-17

Keldric Luster threw touchdown passes of 65 yards to Isaiah Thacker and 55 yards to Jamarion McDougle and added a 6-yard rushing TD to help Ball State beat Sacramento State 34-17

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Totals 320 scrimmage yards in win Luster completed 16 of 24 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 32-31 overtime win against Bowling Green. He also had 17 rushes for 125 yards with one touchdown.

Impact While completing 66.7 percent of his 24 passes, Luster led the team in rushing with a season-high 125 yards on the ground. The quarterback crossed the goal line on a 28-yard run, his first rushing touchdown of the campaign, in the third to take the lead. Later, the Texas native connected with Eli Hohlt on a 20-yard pass in the end zone to tie the game as time expired in regulation. In six games, Luster has 1,066 passing yards, 189 rushing yards, eight total touchdowns and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green

Keldric Luster found Alex Scherle for a 2-point conversion to lift Ball State to a dramatic 32-31 overtime win over Bowling Green

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Struggles in defeat Saturday Luster was 27-for-41 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 45-14 defeat to Northwestern. He also had seven rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Luster attempted a season-high 41 passes during Saturday's blowout loss to the Wildcats. The quarterback completed 65.9 percent of his 41 passes, but only for 5.1 yards per completion. The Texas native has 871 passing yards, 64 rushing yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions so far this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Miller and Walendzak combine for nearly 300 yards rushing, lead Toledo to 39-24 win over Ball State

CJ Miller and Connor Walendzak combine for 299 yards rushing and three touchdowns to lead Toledo to a 39-24 victory over Ball State

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Throws two TDs in loss Luster was 21-for-33 passing for 224 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 39-24 defeat to Toledo.

Impact Despite the loss, Luster scored his first two touchdowns since Sept. 12 against Stony Brook. The quarterback found Alex Scherle in the end zone early in the first quarter and later completed a 33-yard pass to Jabari Smith, who crossed the goal line in the fourth. The Texas native has 662 passing yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions so far.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Playing vs. Toledo Luster (foot) is playing in Saturday's game against Toledo, Cade Vampton of The Star Press reports.

Impact Luster was questionable leading up to the matchup as he tended a foot injury but is apparently ready to go. The redshirt junior quarterback has completed 64 percent of his passes for 438 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions across three games.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform for warmups Luster (foot) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's contest against Toledo, per Cade Vampton of The Star Press.

Impact Luster, who was listed as questionable for Saturday's game, is active for warmups, which is a positive sign for his availability. The quarterback is aiming to return after a one-game absence and reclaim his starting job. Over three starts this season, he has tossed for 438 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable vs. Toledo Luster (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Toledo, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Luster is dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of last week's matchup against Kent State, and his status remains uncertain ahead of kickoff. The quarterback is most likely going to be a game-time decision, but if he is able to play, he should reclaim his starting job, pushing Tyler Mizzell back to a backup role.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable for Week 5 Luster (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Toledo, Cade Hampton of The Star Press reports.

Impact Considering that Luster was questionable for Week 4, Ball State replicating his injury status is not the most surprising outcome. Without him then, Tyler Mizzell logged BSU's quarterback snaps. For the Cardinals, Luster's stats feature 55 completions for 438 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 4 Luster (undisclosed) did not play Saturday's game at Kent.

Impact As expected, Ball State was not in an emergency situation and did not need Luster badly for the Week 4 game. Up next for the Cardinals is Toledo in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for emergency QB duties Luster (undisclosed) is slated to serve in an emergency QB role Saturday and isn't expected to play versus Kent State, Cade Hampton of The Star Press reports.

Impact Luster was deemed a question mark on the availability report leading up to the contest, but it appears he won't be able to give it a go Saturday and may only step in if things go awry under center. Tyler Mizzell is slated to start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Luster (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Kent.

Impact Ball State's team has been presented with an interesting dilemma, as the 2026 Cardinals may begin their regular season without Luster. If the quarterback cannot attempt to bounce back from his relatively weak Week 3 performance, Tyler Mizzell is next in line to take snaps for them.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Week 3 Luster completed 10 of 21 passes for 93 yards during Saturday's 51-15 defeat to Liberty. He also had 10 rushes for 42 yards.

Impact Luster was unable to get into a rhythm Saturday after failing to eclipse the century-mark in passing yards for the second time this season. The quarterback will look to get back on track next week as the Cardinals open conference play against Kent State.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes trio of TDs Luster was 27-for-32 passing for 256 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 41-17 victory versus Stony Brook. He also had 11 rushes for 14 yards.

Impact After a disappointing start to the season last week against Ohio State, Luster bounced back in a big way during the Cardinals' first win of the campaign. Luster accounted for three scores to three different receivers during the 24-point win over Stony Brook. Luster will look to carry the momentum over to next week's matchup against Liberty.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keldric Luster throws 3 early touchdown passes and Ball State defeats Stony Brook 41-17

Keldric Luster threw three touchdown passes in the first half and Ball State defeated Stony Brook 41-17 for the Cardinals’ fourth-straight home opening win

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State

Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and top-ranked Ohio State tuned up for next week’s matchup a...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Struggles to start 2026 Luster was 18-for-33 passing for 89 yards and one interception during Saturday's 56-3 loss against Ohio State. He also had nine rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Luster was unable to get any offense going for the Cardinals during their season opener. Tyler Mizzell replaced the starter late in the fourth quarter with Ball State trailing by a wide margin. Luster and the Cardinals will look to bounce back in their home opener on Sept. 12 against Stony Brook.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Named starting quarterback Luster will be Ball State's starting quarterback at Ohio State on Sept. 5, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Since the spring, Luster had been competing against Tyler Mizzell to determine Ball State's starting quarterback moving forward. The former has won out, and he brings a limited amount of top-level experience from SMU and Texas State, so there are not many in-game stats to get a read on his overall potential. However, if Luster can maintain an adequate level of consistency in 2026, this year would mark his breakout season in Division I football.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

In position battle Luster and Tyler Mizzell are competing to be Ball State's starting quarterback, TheStarPress.com reports.

Impact After three years with limited opportunities between SMU and Texas State, Luster may be on the verge of logging his most statistically productive season in 2026. That will depend on how Luster does against Mizzell as both quarterbacks compete to be starting quarterback, an honor that should allow more in-game opportunities for either under center.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Finds new home Luster has committed to Ball State, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ball State will be Luster's third school, as he started his career at SMU, then spent the 2025 season at Texas State. Now, he may have an opportunity to see consistent playing time with Ball State. Luster has attempted just 12 passes across three college seasons, and he's accumulated 76 rushing yards during that time.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling again Luster is entering the transfer portal, he stated via X.

Impact Luster will move on from the Bobcats' program after transferring in from SMU last offseason. The redshirt sophomore quarterback has yet to start in a game during his college career. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Watson's 13-yard TD run in OT lifts UMass over Ball State 31-30

Luster has 3 total touchdowns, Horton adds 2 rushing TDs; Ball State beats Sacramento State 34-17

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green

Miller and Walendzak combine for nearly 300 yards rushing, lead Toledo to 39-24 win over Ball State

Keldric Luster throws 3 early touchdown passes and Ball State defeats Stony Brook 41-17

Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State