Final
September 26, 2026 β’ Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Ball State Cardinals (1-3) takes on Kent State Golden Flashes (2-2) at Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium, Kent.
Ball State Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
1-3
Road Split
0-3
Kent State Golden Flashes
Home Side
Record
2-2
Home Split
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAL
|
0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
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KEN
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7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
4:15
Brandon White 7 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Sean Leonard Kick)
Score
5:34
Dru DeShields 7 Yd Run (Sean Leonard Kick)
Score
0:00
Sean Leonard 53 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:45
Donovan Hamilton 6 Yd pass from Tyler Mizzell (Brody Boehm Kick)
Score
9:44
Da'Realyst Clark 5 Yd pass from Dru DeShields (Sean Leonard Kick)
Score
8:33
T. Mizzell sacked for a safety
Score
3:24
Jalen Bonds 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Ball State Cardinals
VS
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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
Attendance
11,059
Closing Odds
Line: KENT -2.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Dru DeShields
16/25, 189 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Dru DeShields
13 CAR, 76 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Tyler Mizzell
16/27, 164 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Jalen Bonds
11 CAR, 36 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ball State Cardinals (48.8%)
Kent State Golden Flashes (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 48 circles
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