Ball State recorded 17 sacks all of last season. This season, the team has 14.
And it's only been three games.
The Cardinals' defense got to the quarterback eight times on Saturday, as Ball State (2-1) jumped out to an early lead and trounced Eastern Kentucky 41-14 in its home opener at Scheumann Stadium. The Colonels mustered just 298 total yards.
Ball State — Game statistics
Total yards allowed — 289
The Cardinals' eight sacks were the most they've had in a game in the last 10 years.