The simple part. Ball State has been out of the bowl picture for a while now because it lost three straight games and its head coach, Mike Neu, was fired. However, it could still be a spoiler. It is the last game of the Cardinals’ regular season.
Next week, Ohio will play for the MAC Championship if it wins. The other game going on at the same time is between Bowling Green and Miami University. If the Bobcats win, the loser is out.
The tough part. Ohio will not be able to play if Bowling Green wins. The Bobcats lost to Miami University. It is not clear what will happen if the Red Hawks win.
So just win, Bobcats, for Ohio.
Ohio vs Ball State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
How To Watch: CBS Sports Network
Venue: Peden Stadium, Athens, OH
Teams: Ohio (8-3), Ball State (3-8)
Ohio vs Ball State: Who Will Win?
Ball State has not been too bad overall for a 3-8 team.
You can throw the ball okay, but the running attack is weak, and run defense is not there enough of the time.
But the biggest problem is that teams can not convert on third downs. At 46%, Ohio is the best team in the MAC at converting third downs.
The Bobcats will run for at least 200 yards, which means they will be in charge from the start. Each carry will average well over five yards.
In the last game of the year, Ball State will do everything they can, but Ohio will slowly make their way to the MAC Championship.
Ohio vs Ball State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction: Ohio 37, Ball State 16
Line: Ohio -15.5, o/u: 52.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
Must See Rating: 2
