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3 takeaways from Ball State's 'disappointing' 20-16 homecoming loss to Eastern Michigan

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MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State football on Saturday could not get out of its own way.

The Cardinals (4-4, 2-2 MAC) had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 20-16 homecoming loss to Eastern Michigan. Head coach Mike Neu after the game repeatedly described the outing as "disappointing," citing multiple missed opportunities that should've given his team the victory.

Here are three takeaways from the contest:

Cardinals couldn't get out of their own way

After earning three consecutive comeback victories to revitalize its season, Ball State often found itself in the driver's seat against the Eagles.