KALAMAZOO, MI – Western Michigan begins its Mid-American Conference title defense against Ball State Saturday at Waldo Stadium.
While the Cardinals have plenty of talent, some injuries at key positions proved costly in the team’s Week 4 loss to Western Kentucky and remain a concern heading to Week 5.
Tom Davis, who covers Ball State as the Fort Wayne News Sentinel sports editor, was kind enough to provide a Ball State perspective heading into Saturday.
What are the Cardinals strengths, and what leaves the team’s fan base nervous about its upcoming matchup with the Broncos?