Eastern Michigan returns to the friendly confines of Rynearson Stadium, where they will face the Ball State Cardinals. The Eagles are coming off a 26-23 loss against Central Michigan on the road last week, falling to 2-3 overall (0-1 Mid-American Conference.)
The Cardinals, meanhwile, are coming off a 42-24 loss against Western Michigan, with an overall record of 1-4 (0-1 MAC.)
Eastern Michigan scores an average of 16.2 points per game while allowing 22.4 points per game. They are averaging 123 yards per game on the ground and 137 yards per game in the air. The Eagles aerial attack has been led by Austin Smith, who has been averaging 128 of those yards in the air.