MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State hosts Kent State in its Mid-American Conference opener.
The Cardinals (1-3) have lost three straight and badly need a win. Kent State (1-3) has played a tough early schedule, with losses to Illinois, Penn State and Ole Miss.
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Pregame
Here are three things I think could be factors today:
1. TRAVEL: Kent State is playing its fourth road game in the first five weeks and has traveled a total of 1,674 miles.