JOSLIN: Low attendance for Ball State football needs to be fixed

By Grayson Joslin / October 8, 2022

I have been going to Ball State University games since I was 10. I was born in Muncie and grew up in New Castle. Ball State has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember, and I take great pride and passion in this school and our teams.  I vividly remember the first game I saw; we were playing South Florida in October 2012. Keith Wenning and Willie Snead were tearing up the Bulls’ defense en route to a 31-27 triumph that day. That was the first time I got to experience the magic of college football, live and in living color.

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OPINION: People need to go

By Caleb Zuver and Elijah Poe / October 3, 2022

No number is known for how many Colts fans or Titans fans were a part of that 65,781 number, but by the end of the day, one thing was true.  COLTS FANS WERE DISAPPOINTED.

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FOOTBALL

It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish

By Daniel Kehn / October 1, 2022

"We earned a victory today," Neu said. "A hard-fought, never quit victory today against the defending Mid-American Conference (MAC) Champions who were picked to finish number one in the preseason. We won't forget that we were picked to finish last."

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FOOTBALL

Ball State reclaims Bronze Stalk Trophy in double overtime

By Calvin Scott / October 1, 2022

On 3rd-and-eight, Pearce had a game-defying sack for an 11-yard loss and, with the game on the line, redshirt junior cornerback Tyler “Red” Potts broke up a pass to complete the third-largest comeback in program history.

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Delaware Country football roundup: Muncie Central beats Marion, Wes-Del gets first win

By Zach Carter / October 1, 2022

After both teams had long drives that ended in punts, the Marion Giants scored a touchdown on a questionable run and fumble in the endzone but missed the extra point. They led 6-0 with 4:10 left in the first quarter.  The Muncie Central faithful let the referees know that they disagreed with the call.

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals fall to Georgia Southern on the road

By Daniel Kehn / September 24, 2022

In the fourth quarter between Ball State Football (1-3, 0-1 MAC) and Georgia Southern (3-1, 0-0 SBC) Sept. 24, the lead changed three times in the fourth quarter in what was mostly a one-score game. The Cardinals fell 34-23 to the Eagles. 

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DELAWARE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Delaware Country football roundup: Yorktown downs Shelbyville, Muncie Central wins big

By Zach Carter / September 24, 2022

The Yorktown Tigers (6-1, 3-1 HHC) are now winners in their last three games. First, they beat Delta High School (3-3, 1-3 HHC) then New Castle High School (2-4, 1-3 HHC) and this week it was the Shelbyville Golden Bears (1-5, 1-3 HHC). 

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Ball State SGA votes in five members to the Judicial Court Wednesday

By Elijah Poe / September 21, 2022

Sept. 21, the Ball State Student Government Association (SGA) voted in five new members to its Judicial Court. Additionally, there were two pieces read from: the recognition of the Resident Hall Association, as well Ball State Football. 

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals get first win in shutout over Murray State

By Daniel Kehn / September 17, 2022

A defensive shutout for the Cardinals meant it was Ball State's first since defeating Toledo Oct. 4, 2008, by a score of 31-0 as well.

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COLTS CUT BLANKENSHIP

SCOTT: Blankenship's woes and who should replace him

By Calvin Scott / September 14, 2022

The Indianapolis Colts waived third-year placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship Sept. 13 after his horrendous performance in the Colts' week one matchup against the Houston Texans. 

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION

OPINION: The two sides of the CFP playoff expansion

By Elijah Poe and Calvin Scott / September 13, 2022

Reporters Elijah Poe and Calvin Scott take sides on the expansion of the College Football Playoff expansion to 12 teams

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FOOTBALL

Ball State falls to Western Michigan in home opener

By Elijah Poe / September 10, 2022

Ball State (0-2, 0-1 MAC) lost in its home opener at Scheumann Stadium 30-37 to Western Michigan (1-1, 1-0 MAC) Sept. 10 in what was not only its first home game of the 2022 season but its first Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponent.

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BALL STATE ALUMNI

Beyond the game

By Kyle Smedley / September 3, 2022

From former students to former Ball State football players, alumni were scattered throughout Knoxville, Tennessee, for Ball State Football's contest against the University of Tennessee Sept. 1. Three former players spoke on what the game meant to them.

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DAILY NEWS TRAVELS

Knoxville, Tennessee: From our perspective

By Kyle Smedley , Daniel Kehn , Jacy Bradley and Amber Pietz / September 2, 2022

Sept. 1, Ball State Daily News News Editor Kyle Smedley, Sports Editor Daniel Kehn, Visual and Photo Editor Amber Pietz and Associate Photo Editor Jacy Bradley traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to cover Ball State Football's contest against the University of Tennessee, in which the Cardinals fell 59-10. 

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FOOTBALL

Rocky Top Tennessee

By Kyle Smedley / September 2, 2022

Before and during Ball State Football's contest against the University of Tennessee Sept. 1, the gameday atmosphere engulfed Knoxville. Though the Cardinals lost 59-10, the players and coach were grateful for traveling Ball State fans support.

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals fall to Volunteers in season opener

By Daniel Kehn / September 2, 2022

The Cardinals took on the University of Tennessee (1-0, 0-0 SEC) in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sept 1 in what was the opening game of the 2022 season and fell 59-10. 

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FOOTBALL

Cardinals fly to Tennessee for season opener

By Kyle Smedley and Daniel Kehn / September 1, 2022

Each season, at least one of Ball State Football’s first games of the year is against a “Power-Five Conference” (Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, PAC-12 and ACC) program. To kick off the 2022 season, the Cardinals and the University of Tennessee Volunteers will square off at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee Sept. 1 in each program’s first game of the season. 

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FOOTBALL

Delaware County High School Regular Season Football opens August 19

By Kyle Smedley / August 19, 2022

August 19, four Delaware County High School varsity football programs opened up their regular season, as Muncie Central High School, Delta High School, Yorktown High School and Wes-Del High School each competed.

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FOOTBALL

SMEDLEY: Deshaun Waston's 6-game suspension indicative of larger problem within NFL

By Kyle Smedley / August 2, 2022

SMEDLEY: In the wake of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension for sexual misconduct, it is even more clear that the NFL's suspension policies are deeply flawed and borderline offensive.

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FOOTBALL/EVENTS

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan signs autographs as part of local Tent Sale July 22

By Kyle Smedley / July 23, 2022

As a part of Kia of Muncie and Toyota of Muncie's Tent Sale, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan signed autographs from 2-4 p.m. July 22, 2022.