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Ball State named former SMU associate head coach Chris Capko as its head coach Friday, just two days after the Mustangs were eliminated in March...

Ball State Cardinals News / ESPN / March 7

Ball State fires Lewis after 3 straight losing years

After missing the MAC tournament and finishing 12-19, Ball State has fired coach Michael Lewis.

Ball State Cardinals News / SwimSwam / November 22

Payton Kelly Takes 7th, 8th Titles to Lead Ball State to Win at House of Champions Invite

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam November 20-22, 2025 IU Natatorium, Indianapolis, Indiana Short Course Yards (25 yards) Meet Site Day 1 Results | Day 1 Recap Day 2 Results | Day 2 Recap Final Results The final day of the 2025 House of Champions Invite was a record-setting bonanza.

Ball State Cardinals News / SwimSwam / November 13

Ball State Picks Up Dominant Sweep of Bellarmine

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam November 8, 2025 Muncie, Indiana SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Ball State Sports MUNCIE, Ind. – In front of a packed Lewellen

Ball State Cardinals News / SwimSwam / October 29

NCSA Qualifier Naomi Haines Sends Verbal Commitment to Ball State University for 2026

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Ball State Cardinals News / SwimSwam / October 26

Sectionals Qualifier Diesel Molin Sends Verbal to Ball State for 2026

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Ball State Cardinals News / College Football News / August 26

Purdue vs Ball State Prediction, Game Preview & Betting Lines

Two new coaches in schools two hours away from each other will try to get their respective teams past a rough run. It's possible to win at Ball State, but it hasn't happened since winning the 2020 MAC Championship.

Ball State Cardinals News / NIL on SI / April 8

College Golf Star Happy Gilmore Launches Creative NIL Collection With Arby’s

As the Ball State Cardinals gear up for the college golf season and a shot at the NCAA title, one of their golfers is capitalizing on his unforgettable name in a new NIL deal. Freshman collegiate golfer Happy Gilmore is teaming up with Arby’s to release a line of apparel, appropriately named the Birdies & Beef Collection.

Ball State Cardinals News / NIL on SI / April 7

College Golf Star Happy Gilmore Launches Creative NIL Collection With Arby’s

As the Ball State Cardinals gear up for the college golf season and a shot at the NCAA title, one of their golfers is capitalizing on his unforgettable name in a new NIL deal.

Ball State Cardinals News / G5 Football on SI / March 18, 2025

TRANSFER PORTAL: Coveted FCS Defensive Lineman Eyes Ball State As Next Destination

Former Houston Christian defensive lineman Zae Smith is set to visit Ball State on April 7, per Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports. The 6-foot-1, 305-pounder spent his first four seasons with the Huskies and rounded into one of the top defensive linemen at the FCS level.

Ball State Cardinals News / College Football News / March 7, 2025

Ball State Football Schedule 2025: Dates, Opponents, and MAC Teams the Cardinals Miss

Aug 30 at Purdue Sept 6 at Auburn Sept 13 New Hampshire Sept 20 at UConn Sept 27 OPEN DATE Oct 4 Ohio Oct 11 at Western Michigan Oct 18 Akron Oct 25 at

Ball State Cardinals News / volleyballmag.com / February 24, 2025

McKendree Remains Hot In 5 Set Win Over Ball State

KP’S NCAA D I-II Match of the Week did not disappoint with number 17th ranked McKendree increasing their winning streak against ranked opponents, they

Ball State Cardinals News / College Football News / November 25, 2024

Ohio vs Ball State Prediction, Preview, Betting Lines: Bobcats Eye MAC Title Game Berth

The easy part. Ball State is long gone out of the bowl mix after a three-game losing streak, and head coach Mike Neu was fired, but it can play the spoiler role … maybe.

Ball State Cardinals News / G5 Football on SI / November 19, 2024

4 Names To Watch in Ball State Football Head Coach Search

In the midst of a 3-7 campaign, Ball State chose to dismiss head coach Mike Neu earlier this week. "Coach Neu has poured his heart into the Ball State football program," said Mitchell.

Bryant Haines News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 17, 2024

Bryant Haines, Clint Killough, and Dino Babers: Top Candidates for Ball State's Next Coach

By: Mike Huesmann The Mike Neu era at Ball State has come to an expected end. As I wrote not so long ago, this move was one we saw coming a mile away. This season was his ninth in charge of the Cardinals and only one of those ended with a winning season.

Ball State Cardinals News / Gridiron Heroics / November 16, 2024

College Football Program Severs Ties With Coach After 2 Straight Losses

The coaching carousel is adding names quickly as the college football season enters mid-November. One coach was fired on Saturday following back-to-back losses.

Ball State Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / November 16, 2024

College Football Program Fires Head Coach After Deflating Overtime Loss

The Ball State football program fired head coach Mike Neu on Saturday morning, ending his coaching tenure in his ninth season with the Cardinals. Ball State is 3-7 to start the 2024 college football season.

Ball State fires coach Mike Neu amid 3-7 season

Ball State fired longtime coach Mike Neu Saturday as the Cardinals face their fourth straight losing season.

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Division I College Football Coach Fired Just Days After Overtime Loss

Ball State will be looking for a new head football coach after the 2024 season ends. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the school has fired head coach Mike Neu after the program suffered its seventh loss this week.

Ball State Cardinals News / Bleacher Nation / October 29, 2024

Ball State vs. Miami (OH) Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 5

The Ball State Cardinals play a conference opponent when they visit the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Scheumann Stadium in a MAC clash.

Ball State Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 7, 2024

Watch: Ball State lucks out, nearly gives up 11-on-1 TD

Watch: Unaware Ball State defense lucks out, nearly gives up 11-on-1 touchdown

The Missouri State Bears nearly pulled off something quite ridiculous against the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday, thanks to some sort of miscommunication on the Ball State sideline.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2024

Watch: Western Michigan defeats Ball State on crazy buzzer-beater

Simply put, this is not how that play was drawn up. But it worked.

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Ball State Cardinals News / G5 Football on SI / February 24, 2024

Transfer Portal: Ball State RB Marquez Cooper Entering Portal

Maryland native and standout Ball State running back Marquez Cooper announced on social media Friday that he plans to enter the transfer portal. Cooper was a second-team All-MAC selection in 2023, rushing for 1043 yards and four touchdowns for the Cardinals.

Ball State Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2023

Happy Gilmore commits to Ball State

Sometimes life really does imitate art. On Friday, high school senior Landon "Happy" Gilmore (no relation to the Adam Sandler character of the same name) committed to Ball State where he'll continue his golf career.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 4, 2023

UCLA gets huge transfer portal signing

Carson Steele, one of the most accomplished running backs in the transfer portal, announced his decision Wednesday to transfer to UCLA. Steele played the past two seasons in the Mid-American Conference at Ball State.

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