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Opponent Q&A: Previewing Ball State with Hustle Belt's Sam Barloga

Ball State comes to Evanston with a 2-1 record, a two-quarterback system and some questions on defense

Every Thursday during football season, we'll be reaching out to opponent SB Nation sites or opponent beat writers to give readers another perspective on Saturday's upcoming game.

This week, No. 17 Northwestern is back home to take on the Ball State Cardinals (7 p.m. CT, Big Ten Network). Sam Barloga from MAC SB Nation site Hustle Belt takes our questions.

Inside NU: Thus far, Ball State has employed two quarterbacks: redshirt sophomore Jack Milas and true freshman Riley Neal.