They needed that.
After two straight losses to start Mid-American Conference play, Ball State overcame a touchdown deficit to defeat Buffalo 31-21 on Oct. 15. It was the fifth time in seven games this season that the Cardinals have been behind after the first half.
"I told our guys at halftime, 'The next 30 minutes here in the second half will go a long way in determining the rest of our season here,'" head coach Mike Neu said. "We got back here, watched the game tape, and told our guys whatever it is that we're doing in the second half — whether it's mojo, mindset — let's bring that in the first half.