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Report card: Positives, negatives from Ball State’s loss in season opener to IU

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Ball State head football coach Mike Neu talks to members of the media following the Cardinals' season-opening loss to Indiana. Robert General, Muncie Star Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Ball State left Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday with the understanding it could have upset Indiana, but didn’t take advantage of enough opportunities to do so.

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Here’s how the Cardinals (0-1) graded out from their season opener.