MUNCIE, Ind. -- Opening the college football season at home for the first time since 2021, the Ball State football program prepares this week to begin its 100th season while hosting Missouri State at Scheumann Stadium, in a home opener sponsored by the Army ROTC. The first 1,000 fans receive free t-shirts to celebrate the Cardinals 100th season.
The 100th anniversary of Ball State's first season in 1924 coincides with the 100th season on the field, given that the Cardinals didn't field a team in 1943 due to World War II. Season-long celebrations of the 100th season will be displayed at Scheumann Stadium this season.