Now we finally have the Miami University team we have all been waiting for.
During the first five weeks, the defending MAC champion had a tough schedule. But now, three straight blowout wins have put them back in the running for the MAC title.
The team does not leave Ohio again until the end of the season, when they play at Bowling Green. After that, they play at Kent State and Northern Illinois.
Ball State still has a chance to play in a bowl game after a shocking win over Northern Illinois last week that could turn the season around.
With games in Buffalo, Ohio, and at home against Bowling Green to end the season, things do not get easy. But if they win this one, the season will go a big step forward.
Miami University vs Ball State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Venue: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
Teams: Ball State (3-5), Miami University (4-4)
Why Miami University Will Win
Ball State can not stop the offense on third down.
Teams are making half of their third down attempts against the Cardinals. Miami is having trouble on both sides of the ball on money downs, but the chains should keep moving.
The running game getting better has been the biggest change in MU’s turnaround, along with having an easier schedule.
In their four wins, the RedHawks have run for more than 110 yards. In their four losses, they have run for less than 110 yards.
Six of Ball State’s eight games have seen them give up more than 110 yards. The two games where they did not were against a bad Kent State team and an FCS team from Missouri State.
Why Ball State Will Win
Taking the ball away is what Ball State needs to do to fix all of its problems.
The defense has not been very good at forcing turnovers, but that is how they beat Northern Illinois: by forcing four turnovers.
They have fixed their mistakes in the last few weeks, but the offense needs to be more careful with the ball. In the two wins, the team turned the ball over twice, but seven times in the bad games.
Ball State needs to start running the ball. When they run for more than 150 yards, the team is 3-0. When they run for less than 150 yards, they are 0-5. In four games, Miami gave up 150 yards or more, and
Miami University vs Ball State: Who Will Win?
To keep this close, Ball State might have something fun on a Tuesday night. In the second half, though, Miami will start to get ahead.
This is why the RedHawks’ team might be the best in the MAC. In the fourth quarter, the offense’s balance and speed on third downs will win the game.
Miami University vs Ball State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction : Miami University 34, Ball State 16
Line : Miami University -12.5, o/u: 48.5
ATS Confidence out of 5 : 3
Must See Rating: 2
