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Ball State

at Massachusetts · Wed Nov 4 · 07:00 PM ET · ESPNU

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Starters

  1. QBKeldric Luster
  2. RBTJ Horton
  3. WRJamarion McDougle
  4. TETate Hoover
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 6
    58
    Keldric LusterRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 9
    58
    Tyler MizzellRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    51
    Mason AtkinsFR
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Defense starters

  1. DEBen Marsh
  2. NTKa'Shawn Thomas
  3. DTAmeir Glenn
  4. RUSHJared Badie
  5. WLBGavin Forsha
  6. MLBCincear Lewis
  7. SNIPEQuentavius Scandrett
  8. LCBWill Yates
  9. SSDeondre Shepherd
  10. FSSterling Smith
  11. RCBDerek Fields
RB
  1. 4
    68
    TJ HortonRS JR
    Starter
  2. 3
    62
    Johnny Thompson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 2
    51
    Jalen BondsRS FR
WR-X
  1. 10
    61
    Jamarion McDougleRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    61
    Corey Thompson Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    61
    CJ NelsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Ball State Cardinals plays Massachusetts away on Wed, Nov 4. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Ball State depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

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.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
22.0
Yards/G
337.5
Pass Yds/G
196.3
Rush Yds/G
141.3
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
33.66%
Total TD
23
Sacks
15
TFL
34
INT
4
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #119 IN WS POWER
Results this season-14.2 pts

Lost to Kent State Golden Flashes in week 4.

2025 SP+: -25.0

85%

Roster talent: 18th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #113 national

6%

Returning production: 6%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −14.2 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 63 OVR · top add: M. Sandoval (LG, 76, from Vanderbilt)

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Ball State transfer portal

Ball State Cardinals transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

21 transfers on the Ball State depth chart, 6 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Ball State Starting Quarterback

Ball State Cardinals starting lineup

Ball State starting lineup: QB Keldric Luster, RB TJ Horton, WR-X Jamarion McDougle, TE Tate Hoover. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Keldric Luster is the projected starting quarterback for Ball State as of November 1, 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 November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Keldric Luster · QBTJ Horton · RBJamarion McDougle · WR-XTate Hoover · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Ball State's starting quarterback?
Keldric Luster is the projected starting quarterback for Ball State as of November 1, 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 November 1, 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 Massachusetts away on Wed, Nov 4. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.
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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