Ball State Cardinals Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    55
    Keldric LusterRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    55
    Tyler MizzellRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    48
    Mason AtkinsFR
RB
  1. 4
    65
    TJ HortonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 3
    59
    Johnny Thompson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    48
    Jalen BondsRS FR
WR-X
  1. 10
    58
    Jamarion McDougleRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    58
    Corey Thompson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    58
    CJ NelsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 1
    66
    Donovan HamiltonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 14
    52
    Elisha DurhamSO
  3. 17
    52
    DJ YoungJR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 11
    57
    Isaiah ThackerRS JR
    Starter
  2. 5
    57
    Jabari SmithRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 83
    48
    Eli HohltRS JR
TE
  1. 24
    54
    Tate HooverRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    54
    Alex ScherleRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 89
    43
    Sean WardRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 66
    68
    Chris HoodRS SR
    Starter
  2. 54
    54
    Evan DownerFR
  3. 62
    54
    Sam SpicerFR
LG
  1. 77
    73
    Misael SandovalRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    54
    Cole MosierRS SR
  3. 75
    54
    Zach BandyRS SO
C
  1. 68
    68
    Grant HaworthRS SO
    Starter
  2. 63
    61
    Maxwell WentzRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 55
    46
    Michael VaronRS FR
RG
  1. 56
    68
    Jacob JeudyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    62
    Brady BarrowmanRS FR
  3. 79
    48
    Zion HaneyFR
RT
  1. 70
    68
    Tristan CookRS JR
    Starter
  2. 71
    62
    Brady BarrowmanRS FR
  3. 57
    48
    Nolan CiceroFR

Next game kickoff time

Ball State Cardinals plays Liberty away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMike Uremovichsince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorJeff Knowles

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Liberty · Sat, Sep 19 · 04:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Keldric Luster — starting quarterback for Ball StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Ball State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #135 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Ohio State Buckeyes, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -25.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 18th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #113 national

    6%

    Returning production: 6%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    16 adds in two-deep · avg 63 OVR · top add: M. Sandoval (LG, 73, from Vanderbilt)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Ball StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Ball State?

    Ball State Cardinals starting lineup

    Keldric Luster is the projected starting quarterback for Ball State as of September 18, 2026. Tyler Mizzell is listed second.

    Ball State also projects TJ Horton at running back, Jamarion McDougle at wide receiver and Tate Hoover at tight end.

    The full Ball State Cardinals two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Keldric Luster · QBTJ Horton · RBJamarion McDougle · WR-XTate Hoover · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Ball State's starting quarterback?
    Keldric Luster is the projected starting quarterback for Ball State as of September 18, 2026. Tyler Mizzell is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Ball State?
    TJ Horton is the projected starter at running back for Ball State, with Johnny Thompson Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Ball State?
    Jamarion McDougle is the projected starter at wide receiver for Ball State, with Corey Thompson Jr. listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Ball State?
    Tate Hoover is the projected starter at tight end for Ball State, with Alex Scherle listed second.
    When was the Ball State Cardinals depth chart last updated?
    The Ball State Cardinals depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Ball State's record last season?
    Ball State Cardinals finished 4-8 (3-5 in Mid-American play).
    When does Ball State Cardinals play next?
    Ball State Cardinals plays Liberty away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

    Full Ball State roster

    Every player on the Ball State Cardinals depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Jamarion McDougle, Corey Thompson Jr., CJ Nelson

    WR: Donovan Hamilton, Elisha Durham, DJ Young, Tayshon Bardo

    WR: Isaiah Thacker, Jabari Smith, Eli Hohlt, Ace Cooper

    LT: Chris Hood, Evan Downer, Sam Spicer

    LG: Misael Sandoval, Cole Mosier, Zach Bandy, Luke Dalton

    C: Grant Haworth, Maxwell Wentz, Michael Varon, Jackson Ruess

    RG: Jacob Jeudy, Brady Barrowman, Zion Haney

    RT: Tristan Cook, Brady Barrowman, Nolan Cicero, Kaden Mayle

    TE: Tate Hoover, Alex Scherle, Sean Ward, Mason Riggins, Leo Collins

    QB: Keldric Luster, Tyler Mizzell, Mason Atkins, Khalel Wright

    RB: TJ Horton, Johnny Thompson Jr., Jalen Bonds, Elijah Jackson

    Defense

    DE: Ben Marsh, Austin Stief, Maverick Gracio, Jamar Birden, George Okorie

    NT: Ka'Shawn Thomas, Spencer Vaka, Keilan Smith, Michael Thacker

    DT: Ameir Glenn, Kendrick Gilbert, Khristian Zachary, Myles Hancock, Lincoln Mason

    RUSH: Jared Badie, Layton Starks, Justin Thomas, Sam Feeney

    WLB: Gavin Forsha, Lucas Szymborski, Mikeah Webster

    MLB: Cincear Lewis, Kaleb Stewart, Gannon Knowles

    SNIPE: Quentavius Scandrett, Gabe Aramboles, Cole Earlewine, Jovan Clark

    CB: Will Yates, Anthony Pinnace, Jordan Suggs

    SS: Deondre Shepherd, Stone Perkins, Chris Jackson, Dianté Griffin

    FS: Sterling Smith, Kamron Chamble, Avery Stuart

    CB: Derek Fields, Cedric Franklin II, Donovan Lanier

    RES: Derion Talbert, Cole Coonrod

    Special Teams

    PT: Cole Stumbaugh, Lachlan Mathieson, Brody Boehm

    PK: Brody Boehm, Hudson Fiene

    KO: Brody Boehm, Hudson Fiene

    LS: Caden Britton, Coby Tripp

    H: Cole Stumbaugh, Lachlan Mathieson

    PR: Jamarion McDougle, Jabari Smith, Corey Thompson Jr., Ace Cooper

    KR: TJ Horton, Jalen Bonds