MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State created points off early turnovers Saturday, but the Cardinals had a tough task defending a high-powered Florida Atlantic passing attack in a 41-31 setback at Scheumann Stadium.
fumble recoveries on back-to-back scrimmage plays, including one returned for a touchdown, gave the Family Weekend crowd something to cheer about early. But the Cardinals (1-2) finished with four turnovers of their own on a sometimes wild afternoon that featured nearly 1,000 combined yards and six total takeaways.
FAU quarterback Chris Robison threw for 366 yards and connected with receiver John Mitchell for three of his four touchdown passes on the day.