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Ball State vs. Kent State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – November 18
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Nov. 18, 2023 2:02 p.m. ET
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Layne Hatcher and the Ball State Cardinals (3-7) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (1-9) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.
This matchup will be airing on ESPN+.
Learn more about the Ball State Cardinals and the Kent State Golden Flashes.
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How to Watch Ball State vs. Kent State
- When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- Location: Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana
- TV: Watch on ESPN+
Ball State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | at Kentucky | L 44-14 | +25.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Georgia | L 45-3 | +42 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Indiana State | W 45-7 | +42 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Georgia Southern | L 40-3 | +5 |
| 9/30/2023 | at Western Michigan | L 42-24 | +1.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | at Eastern Michigan | L 24-10 | +2 |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Toledo | L 13-6 | +17.5 |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Central Michigan | W 24-17 | +5 |
| 11/1/2023 | at Bowling Green | L 24-21 | +5 |
| 11/7/2023 | at Northern Illinois | W 20-17 | +8.5 |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Kent State | - | |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Miami (OH) | - | - |
Cardinals 2023 Stats & Insights
- Ball State has been a bottom-25 offense this year, ranking sixth-worst with 294.4 yards per game. The defensive side of the ball is ranked 44th in the FBS (348 yards allowed per game).
- While Ball State's pass defense ranks 56th with 221.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking seventh-worst (146.1 passing yards per game).
- The Cardinals rank fifth-worst in scoring offense (17 points per game), but they've played slightly better on defense, ranking 77th with 27.3 points allowed per contest.
- The Cardinals are putting up 148.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (81st in the FBS), and they are allowing 126.7 rushing yards per game (39th) on the other side of the ball.
- Ball State is putting up a 38.6% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 71st in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 78th, giving up a 39.8% third-down conversion rate.
- The Cardinals own the 107th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -5, forcing nine turnovers (119th in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (66th in the FBS).
Ball State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Marquez Cooper | RB | 767 YDS / 3 TD / 76.7 YPG / 4.5 YPC 17 REC / 151 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.1 REC YPG |
| Kiael Kelly | QB | 415 YDS (52.7%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 499 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 49.9 RUSH YPG |
| Tanner Koziol | TE | 32 REC / 269 YDS / 3 TD / 26.9 YPG |
| Qian Magwood | WR | 37 REC / 335 YDS / 1 TD / 33.5 YPG |
| Sidney Houston Jr. | LB | 44 TKL / 9 TFL / 5.5 SACK |
| Cole Pearce | LB | 54 TKL / 8 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Keionte Newson | LB | 59 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Jordan Riley-Scott | DB | 44 TKL / 3 TFL |
Kent State's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | at UCF | L 56-6 | +35.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Arkansas | L 28-6 | +38 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Cent. Conn. St. | W 38-10 | +38 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Fresno State | L 53-10 | +27.5 |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Miami (OH) | L 23-3 | +14 |
| 10/7/2023 | at Ohio | L 42-17 | +25 |
| 10/14/2023 | at Eastern Michigan | L 28-14 | +7 |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Buffalo | L 24-6 | +6.5 |
| 11/1/2023 | at Akron | L 31-27 | +4 |
| 11/8/2023 | vs. Bowling Green | L 49-19 | +11 |
| 11/18/2023 | at Ball State | - | |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Northern Illinois | - | - |
Golden Flashes 2023 Stats & Insights
- Kent State's offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, posting 278.3 total yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th with 387.3 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Kent State's passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 165.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 73rd with 230.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
- The Golden Flashes have been unproductive on both offense and defense this season, ranking worst in points (14.6 per game) and 14th-worst in points surrendered (34.4 per game).
- The Golden Flashes' rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 113 rushing yards per game, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 85th with 157 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Kent State has been unproductive on both offense and defense on third down this season, ranking sixth-worst in third-down conversion rate (29.7%) and sixth-worst in third-down rate allowed (47.7%).
- The Golden Flashes have recorded eight forced turnovers (123rd in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (20th in the FBS) this season for a -2 turnover margin that ranks 84th in the FBS.
Kent State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Chrishon McCray | WR | 41 REC / 610 YDS / 4 TD / 61 YPG |
| Tommy Ulatowski | QB | 721 YDS (51.4%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 100 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 10 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylen Thomas | RB | 414 YDS / 2 TD / 41.4 YPG / 3.7 YPC |
| Gavin Garcia | RB | 431 YDS / 2 TD / 43.1 YPG / 3.9 YPC |
| Devin Nicholson | LB | 53 TKL / 4 TFL |
| Bryce Sheppert | S | 50 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 3 PD |
| Nick Giacolone | LB | 44 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD |
| Stephen Daley | DL | 34 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
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