Ball State moved to 4-1 on the season and is set to square off with 4-1 Western Michigan at Scheumann Stadium with a MAC West Championship on the line.

With a win today, the Cardinals would put themselves in position to win the MAC West title next week against Western Michigan.

This is an experienced defense that has seen a lot and been through a lot together. It’s do or die time for the Cardinals.

Saturday proves to be another close game. Five of the past six meetings between the Cardinals and the Chippewas have been decided by three points or fewer.

The Cardinals defense was truly a force to be reckoned with last Saturday, and that force must continue through Week 5 in order to keep the dream alive against Central Michigan.