Ball State returns home for Wednesday night MACtion against Central Michigan. The Cardinals will become bowl eligible with a win.

Ball State looks to gain control of the MAC West division as it takes on current frontrunner Norther Illinois in Wednesday Night MACtion.

Ball State safety Bryce Cosby has been a problem for opposing offenses all season. Tuesday night was no different as Cosby finished with a game-high 11 tackles and the game saving fumble recovery.

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

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.

It’s no secret that Ball State and Miami aren’t the best of friends. This year, the Cardinals face the defending MAC Champions in the first game of an adjusted six-game season.

After months of shutdowns, inactivity, uncertainty and cancellations — Ball State football is back.