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Tom Moore, 87, returns to alma mater to serve as offensive adviser to Iowa's Kirk Ferentz

Longtime NFL and college assistant Tom Moore, who will turn 88 during the upcoming college football season, will join the Iowa staff as senior consultant to the head coach and offe...

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Who's Playing Where? A Cheat Sheet On College Sports Realignment

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APRIL 25 • BLACKANDTEAL.COM

Corey Thompson Jr. - Sits out end of spring ball Thompson (undisclosed) missed the final few practices and the spring showcase, per The Star Press.

Impact Ball State signed Thompson out of the portal from UNLV, hoping the former Runnin' Rebel could immediately boost its receiver corps. His injury is a setback, but the wideout will look to return to action in fall camp.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Thacker - Drawing praise in spring Thacker is reportedly drawing praise in spring ball from both his coaches and his quarterbacks, The Star Press reports.

Impact Thacker caught three passes for 29 yards and one touchdown as a sophomore at Bal State, but he appears primed to take a major leap. The 5-foot-11 receiver appears to be primed for a full-time starting role for the first time in his career.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Keldric Luster - 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

Tyler Mizzell - Battling Luster for QB1 gig Mizzell is in a competition with Keldric Luster for Ball State's starting quarterback gig, The Star Press reports.

Impact Mizzell began his career at Wake Forest, but entered the transfer portal after not seeing any action across two seasons in Winston-Salem. He landed at Ball State, and is now competing with Keldric Luster for the QB1 gig. The latter is more experienced, having spent two seasons at SMU and one year at Texas State. Still, with just 37 career passing yards to Luster's name, this battle should be wide open.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Horton - Banged up this spring Horton (undisclosed) didn't play in Ball State's spring showcase, per The Star Press.

Impact Horton has spent two seasons at Ball State and is expected to be a top back in 2026. However, he's dealing with an undisclosed injury that held him out of the Cardinals' spring game, and it's unclear what his status is ahead of fall camp.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

TJ Horton - Partaking in spring ball Horton (undisclosed) is participating in Ball State's spring practice period, per the program's official X account.

Impact Horton missed the final game of Ball State's 2025 season after rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries. Now, he's healthy once again, and he'll look to increase his role in the Cardinals' backfield this fall.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Thompson Jr. - Joining Ball State Thompson has committed to Ball State, he announced via X.

Impact Thompson missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury following a two-year career with UNLV. The 5-foot-10 wide receiver will now make the switch to the MAC conference, where he'll have two years of eligibility remaining.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Thompson Jr. - Lands at Ball State Thompson will transfer to Ball State, per his personal X account.

Impact Thompson spent three years at Kansas, and was a minor participant in the offense the last two seasons. In 2025, he notched 19 carries for 75 yards before missing the final seven games of the season. He should have two years of eligibility remaining at Ball State.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 20 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Jabari Smith Jr. - Commits to Ball State Smith has committed to play for Ball State for the 2026 season, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Smith will join the Cardinals following two seasons with Florida Atlantic. The 5-foot-10 receiver caught 15 passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games for the Owls in 2025. He will retain two years of eligibility with Ball State moving forward.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Keldric Luster - 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

No. 1 Indiana keeps defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with new contract, AP source says

No. 1 Indiana is keeping defensive coordinator Bryant Haines after he agreed to a new contract that will make him one of the highest-paid assistant coaches in the nation, according...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgia cancels series with Louisville and NC State ahead of SEC's 2026 schedule release

Georgia says Louisville has agreed to cancel a home-and-home series starting in 2026 ahead of the Southeastern Conference announcing next year’s college football schedules on Thurs...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Eric Weatherly - First touchdown of season in loss Weatherly recorded three receptions (on five targets) for 54 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-24 defeat to Miami (OH).

Impact Weatherly logged his best game of the season in the loss to the RedHawks, which was aided mostly by a 35-yard touchdown pass in garbage time. The redshirt junior pass catcher was primed for a big season this spring, but he ended the year with a 29-238-1 receiving line. He'll have one year of eligibility remaining to use with the Cardinals next season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Qua Ashley - Salvages game with receiving score Ashley logged 11 carries for 22 yards and hauled in his only target for two yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-24 defeat to Miami (OH).

Impact Ashley was shut down on the ground in the loss to the RedHawks, but he was able to salvage an otherwise measly performance with a receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter. The 5-foot-10 running back will close out his redshirt junior campaign with 118 rushing attempts for 547 yards and four touchdowns, along with 21 receptions for 107 yards and two scores. He'll now have one year of eligibility remaining, and likely not much competition for the Cardinals' RB1 spot once again in the 2026 campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kiael Kelly - Two late touchdowns in loss Kelly completed 14 of 23 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-24 loss versus Miami (OH). He also had 16 rushes for 61 yards.

Impact Kelly's final stat line looks promising, but both of his touchdowns came in the second half when the game was already out of the Cardinals' hands. The 6-foot-2 quarterback will close out his redshirt senior season with career-high passing numbers, completing 153 of 272 passes for 1,560 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also tacked on 211 rushes for 608 yards and five touchdowns. He looks to have now used up all of his collegiate eligibility.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gotkowski throws 3 TD passes, leads Miami (Ohio) to MAC title game with 45-24 win over Ball State

Thomas Gotkowski threw three touchdown passes, Braylon Isom caught two of them, and Miami (Ohio) beat Ball State 45-24 in a regular-season finale to clinch a trip to the Mid-Americ...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Qua Ashley - Set to play in season finale Ashley (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's season finale against Miami (Ohio), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Ashley has missed the last pair of contests for the Cardinals, but it appears he's recovered enough from whatever sidelined him to retake the field for the final contest of the 2025 season. Ashley enters the day with 107 carries for 525 yards and four rushing scores under his belt, adding 20 grabs for 105 yards and a score as a receiver, and he'll aim to add to that total before the season concludes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

The final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

How to Watch Miami (OH) vs. Ball State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Ball State Cardinals game, Saturday, Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Data Skrive

How to Watch Miami (OH) vs. Ball State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Miami (OH) vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025

Preview the Nov. 29 matchup between the Miami (OH) RedHawks and Ball State Cardinals with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lin...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Data Skrive

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Tom Moore, 87, returns to alma mater to serve as offensive adviser to Iowa's Kirk Ferentz

Who's Playing Where? A Cheat Sheet On College Sports Realignment

No. 1 Indiana keeps defensive coordinator Bryant Haines with new contract, AP source says

Georgia cancels series with Louisville and NC State ahead of SEC's 2026 schedule release

Gotkowski throws 3 TD passes, leads Miami (Ohio) to MAC title game with 45-24 win over Ball State

Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship

How to Watch Miami (OH) vs. Ball State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 29, 2025

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Miami (OH) vs. Ball State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 29, 2025