Sophomore running back James Gilbert stole the show Oct. 15, but it's hard to ignore Ball State's lackluster performance in the first half against Buffalo.
The Cardinals had three turnovers and punted four times in the first two quarters, leading to a 14-7 halftime deficit. It was the fifth time in seven games this season they have been behind coming out of the locker room.
Unlike the last two weeks, Ball State was able to fight back for a 31-21 victory. But head coach Mike Neu knows his team has got to be better from the opening kickoff.