Sacramento State at Ball State
Sacramento State at Ball State kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 3:30 PM EDT on ESPN+. Ball State is favored by 14.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 9 of 100 (Worth a Flip), a 14.5-point line took most of it back.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN+ · Streaming only · ESPN+
- Venue
- Scheumann Stadium
- City
- Muncie, IN
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- Ball State −14.5 · O/U 51.5
- Forecast
- 68°F · wind 4 mph · 0% precipitation
Worth a Flip
Sac State1–6
Lat E. Michigan17–28
Wvs Mississippi Valley State52–0
Lat Fresno State3–49
Lvs N Dakota St10–31
Lvs UMass6–35
Lat Bowl. Green10–38
Lvs Ohio7–48
at Ball State
Nothing since.
Ball State2–5
Lat Ohio State3–56
Wvs Stony Brook41–17
Lat Liberty15–51
Lat Kent State13–26
Lvs Toledo24–39
Lat Northwestern14–45
Wat Bowl. Green32–31
vs Sac State
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 35.3 points a game and Sac State plays fast — 66.6 snaps a game, 75th nationally. Vegas set the total at 51.5.
Blowout riskMaybe
PaceSnailSac State Speed Limit · Ball State Snail
SeriesFirst meeting
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Sacramento State | Ball State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 15.0135th | 20.3119th | |
| Points allowed | 32.7127th | 37.9135th | |
| Yards per play | 4.5135th | 5.0118th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 6.0114th | 6.6132nd | |
| Plays per game | 66.675th | 65.094th | |
| Turnover margin | -10137th | -289th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 33.7%117th | 30.7%130th |
More stats +11
| Sacramento State | Ball State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 107.6127th | 135.3101st | |
| Passing yards per game | 194.7104th | 190.9108th | |
| QB completion rate | 55.7%122nd | 64.1%62nd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 5.6135th | 6.0128th | |
| O-line rank | 111thline yards · sack rate | 87thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 134thstuff rate · havoc | 91ststuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 8118th | 1098th | |
| Interceptions | 1133rd | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 288th | 1121st | |
| Penalties per game | 7.7110th | 8.1119th | |
| Time of possession | 29:3085th | 29:0991st |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN+ |
|---|---|
| Stream | Streaming only · ESPN+ |
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN |
What the Meter sees
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
|---|---|
| Program baselineA small floor for every FBS program; bigger for a power-conference team or one receiving votes | +2.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 14.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +1.2 |
| Where it's onESPN+ — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +1.0 |
| Vegas says it's a blowoutClosing spread of 14.5 — the line says it is over before it starts | -0.6 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 9 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Sacramento State vs Ball State start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 3:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Sacramento State vs Ball State on?
- ESPN+.
- Who is favored in Sacramento State vs Ball State?
- Ball State by 14.5. The total is 51.5.
- Where is Sacramento State vs Ball State played?
- Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN.