Ball State vs. UConn Picks and Prediction, September 20, 2025
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On Saturday, the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) face off against the UConn Huskies (1-2) at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. The game will be aired on CBSSN. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Game Information for Ball State vs UConn
- September 20, 2025, 3:30pm EST, Pratt & Whitney Stadium, CBSSN
- 69° sunny/cloudy at start time
UConn Form & Recent Results
UConn enters this week’s game hoping to snap a two-game losing streak. Last week, the Huskies fell short in an overtime battle against Delaware, losing 44-41. Quarterback Joe Fagnano delivered a strong performance, completing 28 of his 38 passes and throwing for two touchdowns. So far this season, Fagnano has accumulated 865 passing yards. On the ground, running back Cam Edwards leads the team with 306 rushing yards, while Mel Brown has contributed 159 yards. The Huskies’ passing attack is sparked by wide receiver Skyler Bell, who has already tallied 332 receiving yards. Defensively, UConn has struggled, giving up an average of 28 points per game through their first three games. As they aim to recover from last week’s overtime loss, the Huskies hope to recapture the offensive form that saw them averaging 29.3 points per game over the course of last season.
Ball State Form & Recent Results
Ball State comes into this matchup riding a modest one-game win streak, but overall, the team has struggled early, losing two of its first three contests. In their most recent game, the Cardinals edged out New Hampshire in a 34-29 victory. Quarterback Kiael Kelly had a solid performance, completing 9 of 15 passes for 2 touchdowns, though he was also picked off once. So far this season, Kelly has accumulated 263 passing yards. On the ground, Ball State’s running game has been led by Qua Ashley, who has rushed for 209 yards through three games. Kelly has also contributed significantly as a dual-threat quarterback, adding 143 rushing yards himself. Wide receiver Eric Weatherly has emerged as Kelly’s top target in the passing game, leading the team with 60 receiving yards. Defensively, Ball State has struggled, giving up an average of 34 points per game over their first three games. As they prepare to face UConn, tightening up their defense will be a top priority. Last season, the Cardinals averaged 23.8 points per game on offense, and they'll be hoping to find more consistency on both sides of the ball as they continue their season.
Key Players For Ball State vs UConn
- UConn QB Kiael Kelly: 29-for-47, 2 TD, 1 INT
- Ball State QB Joe Fagnano: 70-for-106, 5 TD
Betting Odds & Market Overview For Ball State vs UConn:
- CONN -20.5; O/U 52.5
Ball State vs UConn Picks and Prediction
Both teams have struggled out of the gate, losing two of their opening three games, and will be eager to turn things around. UConn is coming off a narrow defeat in a high-scoring matchup against Delaware. Despite the loss, they'll hope to build on the positives from that strong performance and use the energy from that hard-fought contest as motivation as they move forward this season. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win but fail to cover the spread, 36-24.
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