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Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7
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Oct. 7, 2023 3:35 p.m. ET
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Austin Smith and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-3) play on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET versus the Ball State Cardinals (1-4) at Rynearson Stadium.
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How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State
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- When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan
- TV: Watch on ESPN+
Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | vs. Howard | W 33-23 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | at Minnesota | L 25-6 | +20 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. UMass | W 19-17 | -7.5 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Jacksonville State | L 21-0 | +6.5 |
| 9/30/2023 | at Central Michigan | L 26-23 | +9.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Ball State | - | |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Kent State | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at Northern Illinois | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Western Michigan | - | - |
| 11/8/2023 | at Toledo | - | - |
| 11/14/2023 | vs. Akron | - | - |
| 11/21/2023 | at Buffalo | - | - |
Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan ranks third-worst in total offense (260.2 yards per game) and 21st-worst in total defense (414.8 yards per game allowed) this season.
- While Eastern Michigan's pass defense ranks 28th with 192.4 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking fourth-worst (136.8 passing yards per game).
- The Eagles have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking fifth-worst with 16.2 points per contest. On defense, they are ranked 48th in the FBS (22.4 points allowed per game).
- Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks third-worst in the FBS (222.4 rushing yards allowed per game), the Eagles have put up better results offensively, ranking 105th in the FBS by totaling 123.4 rushing yards per game.
- Eastern Michigan has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this season, ranking seventh-worst with a 30.2% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, the Eagles rank 75th in the FBS (39.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- With seven forced turnovers (55th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (48th in the FBS), the Eagles (+1) own the 47th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Smith | QB | 642 YDS (60.4%) / 3 TD / 3 INT 120 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 24 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylon Jackson | RB | 258 YDS / 1 TD / 51.6 YPG / 5.3 YPC 4 REC / 51 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.2 REC YPG |
| Samson Evans | RB | 242 YDS / 2 TD / 48.4 YPG / 5.1 YPC |
| Tanner Knue | WR | 22 REC / 187 YDS / 2 TD / 37.4 YPG |
| Mikah Coleman | DL | 8 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Chase Kline | LB | 9 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Quentavius Scandrett | DB | 10 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Joseph Sparacio | LB | 18 TKL / 0 TFL |
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 | - | |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Toledo | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Central Michigan | - | - |
| 11/1/2023 | at Bowling Green | - | - |
| 11/7/2023 | at Northern Illinois | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Kent State | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Miami (OH) | - | - |
Cardinals 2023 Stats & Insights
- Ball State's offense has been a bottom-25 unit in total offense this season, putting up 301 total yards per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 97th with 399 total yards allowed per contest.
- Ball State ranks 102nd in passing yards per game (196.6), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 275.2 passing yards conceded per contest.
- This season has been tough for the Cardinals on both sides of the ball, as they are posting just 17.8 points per contest (ninth-worst) and allowing 35.6 points per game (11th-worst).
- The Cardinals' running game has not been getting things done, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 104.4 rushing yards per game. They have been better on defense, surrendering 123.8 rushing yards per contest (52nd-ranked).
- With a 34.3% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Ball State ranks 106th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 102nd, giving up a 43.3% third-down rate.
- The Cardinals have fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as the team's turnover margin of -4 is 20th-worst in the FBS.
Ball State 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Marquez Cooper | RB | 316 YDS / 1 TD / 63.2 YPG / 4.3 YPC 6 REC / 67 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.4 REC YPG |
| Qian Magwood | WR | 24 REC / 241 YDS / 1 TD / 48.2 YPG |
| Rico Barfield | RB | 85 YDS / 1 TD / 17 YPG / 4.3 YPC 6 REC / 88 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 17.6 REC YPG |
| Layne Hatcher | QB | 434 YDS (67.7%) / 3 TD / 0 INT -51 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -10.2 RUSH YPG |
| Sidney Houston Jr. | LB | 20 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Cole Pearce | LB | 20 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Keionte Newson | LB | 20 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Loren Strickland | DB | 11 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK |
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