Sat, September 26th at 12:00 PM EDT
September 26, 2026 β’ Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Ball State Cardinals (1-2) takes on Kent State Golden Flashes (1-2) at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent.
Ball State Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Kent State Golden Flashes
Home Side
Record
1-2
Home Split
0-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Ball State Cardinals
VS
53%
Kent State Golden Flashes
Projected Score
BAL 24
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KEN 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Ball State Cardinals
STAT
Kent State Golden Flashes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Kent State Golden Flashes plays on familiar turf at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ball State Cardinals Could Win
Ball State Cardinals will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Kent State Golden Flashes Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent
Dome/Indoor β’ 64Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: KENT -3 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Dru DeShields
34/60, 351 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Dru DeShields
15 CAR, 107 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Keldric Luster
55/86, 438 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT
Team Rushing Yards
TJ Horton
23 CAR, 208 YDS, 3 TD
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ball State Cardinals (48.8%)
Kent State Golden Flashes (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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