Ball State Cardinals
Mid-American
1-4
Record (0-2 conf.)
-18.21
SER — #131 FBS
Latest Result
SER History — 2014 to 2026
Schedule & Results — 2026
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Off. Eff. | Def. Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | L 3-56 | -0.8 | -1.19 | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 |
Stony Brook
|
W 41-17 | 1.12 | 1.51 |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | L 15-51 | 0.0 | -2.55 | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | L 13-26 | -0.75 | -1.95 | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | L 24-39 | -0.23 | 0.07 |
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Ryan Field | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Doyt L. Perry Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Sat, Oct. 24 | Time TBD |
Sacramento State
|
Home | Scheumann Stadium |
| Week 10 | Wed, Nov. 4 | Time TBD | Away | Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Wed, Nov. 11 | Time TBD | Home | Scheumann Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Tue, Nov. 17 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Peden Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Scheumann Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.23
RQI
5.7%
Returning Production
9.75
Experience Index
25
Transfer Count
-16.71
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.