Wide receiver Justin Hall becomes Ball State’s all-time receiving leader as the Cardinals drop the MAC opener to Toledo 22-12.

Ball State goes after their seventh straight MAC win against Toledo this Saturday at Scheumann Stadium. Get to know your opponent here.

As the Cardinals get set to take on the Rockets in the first MAC game of the year, here are a few players to keep an eye heading into Saturday’s 2 p.m. kickoff.   

It was the best performance of the year for Drew Plitt, as Ball State’s redshirt senior quarterback led the Cardinals to a 27-24 win on the road against the Toledo Rockets.

Now sporting a 3-1 record and controlling its own destiny in the MAC West, Ball State finds itself in a position it could get used to.

Ball State has consistently played in close games in conference play, with eight of the last 11 games being decided by a score or less, including all three games this year.

Ball State faces three MAC West contenders in a row to finish the regular season starting Saturday at Toledo.

As the Cardinals head into this week’s matchup against the Toledo Rockets, the defense will once again be the key to victory.