341 days. All the struggles. All the craziness. Now, it’s time to focus — gameday is here.

As Ball State opens its 96th season of football Wednesday at Miami, the return to football also signals the return of one of the program’s signature shows, Sports Link GameDay.

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.

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.