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Chirp: X-factors against Eastern Michigan

Ball State welcomes Eastern Michigan to Scheumann Stadium this week as the Cardinals look to snap their two-game losing streak and beat the Eagles for the 11th time in the last 12 meetings.

In last year's game, then-freshman quarterback Riley Neal provided a spark off the bench and linebacker Sean Wiggins tallied two interceptions as Ball State won 28-17.

The Cardinals are coming off a 52-20 home loss to nationally-ranked Western Michigan, while the Eagles fell 28-15 to Miami in their last contest.

Jake Fox, the Daily News football reporter, is covering the game and offered up some insight on the key positional matchups:

Ball State pass defense vs.