MUNCIE, Ind. -- For the third time this season, the Ball State football team has won both the MAC West Division offensive and defensive player of the week awards.
Wide receiver Justin Hall and inside linebacker Jaylin Thomas were honored for their performances in the Cardinals' 30-27 victory over Western Michigan to clinch the division title. Ball State, winner of five straight, will face undefeated No. 23 Buffalo in Friday's Rocket Mortgage MAC Championship Game.
The Cardinals are in the MAC Championship Game for the first time since 2008 as they seek their first league title since 1996.