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Chirp: X-factors against Toledo

Ball State (4-6, 1-5 MAC) travels to take on Toledo (8-2, 5-1) Nov. 16, looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Cardinals must win their final two games to reach bowl eligibility for the first time since 2013.

The Rockets lead the all-time series between the two teams, 21-19-1. In last year's meeting at Scheumann Stadium, Toledo raced out to a 24-3 halftime lead on its way to victory.

Last week, Ball State suffered a 48-41 loss to Eastern Michigan, while Toledo went on the road to defeat Northern Illinois 31-24.

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

Ball State secondary vs.