While cruising along at 5-1 and ranked in the top 10 nationally in FCS, the Redbirds sported a plus-nine turnover ratio.
In a four-game stretch that ended with a fourth consecutive loss, a 28-23 defeat to Indiana State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, ISU is minus-6.
ISU led 10-0 after one quarter but trailed 21-10 at halftime after an interception and a lost fumble led to 14 rapid-fire Indiana State points.
Indiana State linebacker Katrell Moss believes the fumble recovery gave the Sycamores a huge boost.
Uphoff makes impact: Redbird Christian Uphoff returned four kickoffs for 114 yards, including a 50-yarder.