NCAAF 11/25 17:00 1 [2] Miami Ohio v Ball State [7] L 17-15
NCAAF 11/18 19:00 1 [12] Kent State v Ball State [10] W 3-34
NCAAF 11/08 00:00 1 [11] Ball State v Northern Illinois [4] W 20-17
NCAAF 11/01 23:00 1 [10] Ball State v Bowling Green [7] L 21-24
NCAAF 10/21 19:30 1 Central Michigan v Ball State W 17-24
NCAAF 10/14 18:00 1 [3] Toledo v Ball State [11] L 13-6
NCAAF 10/07 19:30 1 [11] Ball State v Eastern Michigan [10] L 10-24
NCAAF 09/30 19:30 1 [10] Ball State v Western Michigan [11] L 24-42
NCAAF 09/23 18:00 1 [8] Georgia Southern v Ball State [117] L 40-3
NCAAF 09/16 18:00 1 [116] Indiana State v Ball State [129] W 7-45
NCAAF 09/09 16:00 1 [121] Ball State v Georgia [20] L 3-45
NCAAF 09/02 16:00 1 [24] Ball State v Kentucky [24] L 14-44
NCAAF 11/23 00:00 1 Ball State v Miami Ohio L 17-18
NCAAF 11/16 00:00 1 [11] Ohio v Ball State [6] L 32-18
NCAAF 11/09 01:00 1 [6] Ball State v Toledo [3] L 21-28
NCAAF 11/01 23:00 1 [3] Ball State v Kent State [2] W 27-20
NCAAF 10/22 18:00 1 [10] Eastern Michigan v Ball State [6] L 20-16
NCAAF 10/15 18:00 1 [93] Connecticut v Ball State [6] W 21-25
NCAAF 10/08 19:30 1 [6] Ball State v Central Michigan [12] W 17-16
NCAAF 10/01 18:00 1 [4] Northern Illinois v Ball State [12] W 38-44
NCAAF 09/24 22:00 1 [12] Ball State v Georgia Southern [9] L 23-34
NCAAF 09/17 18:00 1 [121] Murray State v Ball State [12] W 0-31
NCAAF 09/10 18:00 1 Western Michigan v Ball State L 37-30
NCAAF 09/01 23:00 1 [64] Ball State v Tennessee [35] L 10-59
NCAAF Bowl Games 12/25 19:30 304 [23] Ball State v Georgia State [66] L 20-51
NCAAF 11/24 00:00 1 [98] Buffalo v Ball State [83] W 3-20
NCAAF 11/18 00:00 1 [54] Central Michigan v Ball State [81] L 37-17
NCAAF 11/11 00:00 1 [74] Ball State v Northern Illinois [44] L 29-30
NCAAF 11/02 23:00 1 [91] Ball State v Akron [117] W 31-25
NCAAF 10/23 19:30 1 [90] Miami Ohio v Ball State [56] L 24-17

The Ball State Cardinals football team is a college football program representing Ball State University in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football. Mike Neu is the head coach. Ball State plays its home games at Scheumann Stadium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Cardinals compete in the Mid-American Conference as a member of the West Division.

The Cardinals have a 476–455–32 record, which ranks below the top 50 most victories among NCAA FBS programs. Ball State was originally classified as a teacher's college, participating in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) from 1937 until 1956. In 1957, they were classified as a Small College school until 1972. Ball State received Division II classification in 1973, before becoming a Division I-AA program in 1975 and a Division I-A (now FBS) program in 1981, dropping to Division I-AA for a single season (1982) before returning to Division I-A.

Ball State University is home to the Ball State Cardinals football team, a Division I program competing in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The team, based in Muncie, Indiana, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1924. The Cardinals play their home games at Scheumann Stadium, a 22,500-seat venue that provides an electric atmosphere for fans.

Known for their competitive spirit and strong work ethic, the Ball State Cardinals have a tradition of excellence on the gridiron. The team has produced numerous standout players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NFL. The program is led by a dedicated coaching staff that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.

With a passionate fan base and a proud tradition of success, the Ball State Cardinals football team continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of college football. Whether they are competing for a conference championship or battling it out in a bowl game, the Cardinals always bring their A-game and represent their university with pride.