Ball State at Central Michigan

Ball State had a fine defense last season and they've upgraded the offense with quarterback Kadin Semonza. He has four TDs, two picks, and 373 yards in two games as the team comes off a brutal non-conference loss at No. 10 Miami. He played in four games in 2023 as a freshman, including against Kentucky and Georgia of the SEC. Ball State has won seven of the last eight at Central Michigan, including covering the last five in this stadium. Central Michigan had the third-worst defense in the MAC last year surrendering 373 points. They're rebuilding and come off two straight losses to Florida International and Illinois allowing 82 points. QB Joe Labas has more interceptions (6) than TDs (5). Ball State won last year's meeting, 24-17, allowing just 260 total yards while rushing for 243 yards. Grab the points with Ball State.