Ball State football opens MAC play on the road at Central Michigan. Follow along here for live updates as the Cardinals take on the Chippewas:

Ball State football played a wild game against Central Michigan, ultimately losing on the road in their MAC opener. More takeaways from the loss:

Ball State football falls to Central Michigan 34-37 in a close down-to-the-wire game. Here are three takeaways from the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) game of the year. Almost a perfect first quarter.