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Ball State Cardinals Preview 2023
The Ball State Cardinals are looking to build on their 7-5 record from last season. The team returns a number of key players, including quarterback Drew Plitt, running back Caleb Huntley, and wide receiver Justin Hall.
Plitt is entering his senior season and is the team's most experienced quarterback. He threw for 2,826 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. Huntley is a dual-threat running back who rushed for 1,026 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022. Hall is a dynamic wide receiver who caught 64 passes for 1,022 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Cardinals also have a strong offensive line, led by left tackle Nick Cardwell and right guard Hunter Wolf. The defense is led by linebacker Jaylin Thomas, who had 103 tackles and 5.5 sacks last season.
The Cardinals open the season with a tough road game against Kentucky. They also have a challenging non-conference schedule that includes games against Georgia and Georgia Southern.
The Cardinals have the talent to compete for a MAC championship in 2023. However, their schedule is tough and they will need to stay healthy in order to reach their goals.
Key Players
- Drew Plitt, QB (2022 stats: 2,826 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, 7 interceptions)
- Caleb Huntley, RB (2022 stats: 1,026 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns)
- Justin Hall, WR (2022 stats: 64 receptions, 1,022 yards, 8 touchdowns)
- Jaylin Thomas, LB (2022 stats: 103 tackles, 5.5 sacks)
- Nick Cardwell, OT (2022 stats: 12 starts)
- Hunter Wolf, OG (2022 stats: 11 starts)
Team Statistics
- Overall record: 7-5
- Conference record: 5-3
- Scoring offense: 33.8 points per game
- Scoring defense: 25.2 points per game
- Total offense: 451.6 yards per game
- Total defense: 392.7 yards per game
Prediction
The Cardinals have the talent to win 8-10 games in 2023. However, their schedule is tough and they will need to stay healthy in order to reach their goals. I predict that the Cardinals will win 8 games in 2023.