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WATCH: Top Ten Things To Know About Ball State

Drew Franklinby:Drew Franklin09/01/23

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Ball State University is the first opponent on Kentucky‘s 2023 football schedule. On Saturday, the Wildcats will host the Cardinals in the season opener at Kroger Field. To get you ready for that game, enjoy a nod to Ball State alum David Letterman with a Top Ten.

Here are the Top Ten Things To Know About Ball State.

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The Top Ten Things

  1. In its early days, Ball State was known as Indiana Normal College.
  2. It is named for the Ball Brothers, founders of the Ball Corporation.
  3. Ball State is located in Muncie, Indiana.
  4. Charlie Cardinal is the Cardinals’ official mascot.
  5. Papa John and Jim Davis are famous alums; Bobby Ross painted his happy trees in Muncie.
  6. The Cardinals were picked fifth in the MAC East preseason poll.
  7. Ball State is coached by a former Ball State QB, Mike Neu.
  8. Running back Marquez Cooper is one of the best in the MAC.
  9. Years ago, Ryan Lemond called Ball State by another name.
  10. Ball State is a 26.5-point underdog in Lexington.

How To Watch Kentucky vs. Ball State

Saturday, September 2 @ Noon ET

TV: SEC Network | Streaming: WatchESPN

Play-by-play, Dave Neal

Analysis, Derek Mason

Sideline, Taylor Davis

Radio: UK Sports Network | Statewide Affiliate Map

Play-by-play, Tom Leach

Analysis, Jeff Piecoro

Sideline, Dick Gabriel

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