The Cardinals took care of business and got on the left side of the record column with a through dismantling of a woebegone Indiana State squad last week.
In the effort, running back Marquez Cooper was finally able to unleash his talent after two brutal matchups to start the season, tallying 177 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, pacing the Cardinals offense on the day. The former Kent State Golden Flash, who was a first-team all-MAC performer last season, will be the player to key in on for Ball State as an X-factor, given his talent. Rico Barfield (14 carries, 72 yards, one touchdown; four catches, 38 yards, one score) will rotate with Cooper, serving as a passing-down back.