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Top Stories of 2019-20: Football Wins a Pair of MAC Rivalry Trophies

MUNCIE, Ind. – While the 2019-20 year of competition may have been cut short by COVID-19, there were still plenty of accomplishments to celebrate in Ball State Athletics.

Through much discussion, BallStateSports.com has identified the top storylines of the year. We will unveil each of them one-by-one in the coming days.

The stories will be revealed in chronological order, starting with the fall season. We continue today with a look back at a pair of key victories for the football team that will hopefully set the stage for even bigger accomplishments in 2020.

Football Takes Claim to Bronze Stalk and Red Bird Rivalry Trophies
The Cardinals opened Mid-American Conference play last fall against the defending league champions, Northern Illinois, on Oct.