After going down in Ball State history as one of the best defensive backs the program has ever seen, Antonio Phillips decided shortly after the 2020-21 football season that he would enter his name into the NFL Draft.

Davis decided to forgo the additional year of eligibility offered by the NCAA and set his sights towards the highest level of football.

With the rebuilding, Plitt could have the ability to find more time in the pocket which will allow Davis to break the coverage of the youthful secondary.

Ball State looks to continue improving this season with a great amount of returning talent and senior leaders to lean on in this shortened six-game season

“Detroit or Bust” is the phrase being used throughout Cardinal Nation right now as Ball State gears up for its season opener Wednesday.

With only six games this season, the Mid-American Conference and Ball State make an interesting comeback Wednesday at Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio.

With the season opener just hours away at Miami, the anticipation continues to build for the Ball State football players as well as the coaches.

Here’s what to watch for in the Red Bird rivalry, set to kick off at 7 p.m. Wednesday from Oxford, Ohio.