Both Ball State and Central Michigan initiated MAC play with tough losses, but one has the chance to rebound Saturday afternoon.
The peak of the Chippewas’ season occurred in week two, on the miraculous lateral touchdown to upset Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Since, Central Michigan (3-2) has dropped two consecutive games to Virginia and Central Michigan, losing college football’s top Hail Mary catcher—Jesse Kroll—in the process.
But John Bonamego’s team receives the opportunity to defend its home-turf in Mt. Pleasant once again. This time, the challenger is Ball State (3-2), coming off of a disappointing home loss to Northern Illinois.