Ball State football is no longer playing for bowl eligibility, but it has a chance to keep its rival out of the postseason.
The Cardinals (4-7, 1-6 MAC) travel to Yager Stadium to take on the Miami RedHawks (5-6, 5-2 MAC) Nov. 22 in the final game of the regular season. Miami has won five games straight and can win the MAC East Division with a win and an Akron loss.
Ball State and Miami don't start playing the "Red Bird Rivalry" until next season, but head coach Mike Neu knows this is still an important game.