It will also need to get its running backs - Carson Steele (200 rushing yards, four TDs) and Will Jones (193 rushing yards, two TDs) - going again after a lackluster week on the ground. In order for Ball State's offense to succeed, however, it's going to need to continue to share the ball among its receivers. Opponents, especially those in the MAC, know what Hall can do. "Obviously, we’ve got to keep building on that." "We’re much more effective when we can get several guys involved and it was great to see all those guys early in the game have touches and have big plays and, you know, critical moments in the game when they delivered when their number was called," Neu said. Ball State sharing the ballĪgainst Army, Ball State was able to get the ball into the hands of Justin Hall (seven catches, 78 receiving yards), Yo'Heinz Tyler (five catches, 85 receiving yards) and Jayshon Jackson (three catches, 58 receiving yards) consistently, something it had not done in its previous games. Ball State will need to keep that trend going against Western Michigan, which averages 26.6 points per game. Last week, the Cardinals were able to finish drives with touchdowns. Settling for field goals on four of five offensive drives hurt Ball State in its loss to Toledo. You’ve got to maximize your possessions, you’ve got to make sure that you sustain drives and you’ve got to make sure that you get the ball in the end zone.” No different than what it was a week ago. they utilize that whole play clock, looking to the sideline to get the call before they snap the ball, so it’s important on our end to be able to execute. "You’ve got to make sure you’re doing a great job of sustaining your drives and putting points on the board offensively," Ball State head coach Mike Neu said. Last week, they led 21-0 within the game's first 10 minutes. Prior to last week, the Cardinals struggled offensively, particularly when it came to scoring points in the first half. Last week, after Justin Hall returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, Ball State scored on each of its first two offensive possessions. He chose football and is making an impact for the Cardinals Another fast start? ►Ball State football: Corey Stewart wanted to play basketball. After losing its first conference game against Toledo, Ball State will need to win this game to avoid falling two games back in the Mid-American Conference and losing a potential tiebreaker to both the Broncos and Rockets in the West Division. Now, the Cardinals will play in an even bigger game as they travel to Kalamazoo to take on Western Michigan (4-1, 1-0 MAC). Ball State (2-3, 0-1 MAC) is coming off, arguably, its best performance of the season after beating a previously unbeaten Army (4-1) team at home.
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