Ball State Cardinals
2025 Season Results

Ball State Cardinals — 2025 Season Review

The Ball State Cardinals completed the 2025 season with a 4-8 overall record , navigating a challenging campaign as a member of the MAC. The program averaged 15.8 points per game while allowing 29.8 points per contest across 12 games.

Among the standout results were a 42-28 victory at home against Akron Zips, a 20-14 victory at home against Ohio Bobcats, and a 34-29 victory at home against New Hampshire Wildcats. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the Ball State Cardinals throughout the 2025 campaign.

The setbacks included a narrow 25-31 defeat to UConn Huskies and a 7-21 loss to Northern Illinois Huskies. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

Conference play saw the Ball State Cardinals finish 3-5 within the MAC in 2025, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Ball State Cardinals coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The Ball State Cardinals finished 4-1 in home games and 0-7 away from home during the 2025 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 108 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 82 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 29.8 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Ball State Cardinals posted a 4-8 record in 2025, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team was challenged by opponents with a scoring margin of -14.0 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.