Central Michigan at Ball State
Central Michigan at Ball State is Saturday, Nov 28. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a game to flip to between plays: 7 of 100 (Worth a Flip), mostly on conference game and program baseline.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 28, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Scheumann Stadium
- City
- Muncie, IN
- Week
- Week 13
- Conference game
- Yes
Worth a Flip
C. Michigan3–4
Lat New Mexico7–38
Wvs Colgate13–10
Wvs Wyoming24–10
Lat Miami (FL)3–52
Wvs Akron41–17
Lat Ohio14–31
Lvs W. Michigan14–21
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 C. Michigan
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 36.9 points a game and Ball State plays fast — 65.0 snaps a game, 94th nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged an 11.2-point margin.
PaceSnailBoth Snail
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 11.2 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Central Michigan | Ball State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 16.6132nd | 20.3119th | |
| Points allowed | 25.686th | 37.9135th | |
| Yards per play | 4.8125th | 5.0118th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.585th | 6.6132nd | |
| Plays per game | 60.4126th | 65.094th | |
| Turnover margin | +162nd | -289th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 34.8%110th | 30.7%130th |
More stats +11
| Central Michigan | Ball State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 184.343rd | 135.3101st | |
| Passing yards per game | 108.1135th | 190.9108th | |
| QB completion rate | 58.0%113th | 64.1%62nd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 5.3137th | 6.0128th | |
| O-line rank | 95thline yards · sack rate | 87thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 126thstuff rate · havoc | 91ststuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1277th | 1098th | |
| Interceptions | 717th | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 517th | 1121st | |
| Penalties per game | 6.048th | 8.1119th | |
| Time of possession | 29:2187th | 29:0991st |
The series
Ball State leads 3–2 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | C. Michigan 37–34 | 3 |
| 2023 | Ball State 24–17 | 7 |
| 2022 | Ball State 17–16 | 1 |
| 2021 | C. Michigan 37–17 | 20 |
| 2020 | Ball State 45–20 | 25 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| 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 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 7 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Central Michigan vs Ball State start?
- Saturday, Nov 28. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is Central Michigan vs Ball State on?
- TV TBA.
- Where is Central Michigan vs Ball State played?
- Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, IN.