Eastern Michigan at Ball State Picks and Predictions for Saturday, November 15, 2025
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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3–7, 2–4 MAC) visit the Ball State Cardinals (4–5, 3–2 MAC) in a Mid-American Conference matchup with bowl hopes on the line for Ball State. Eastern Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27–21 last week, while Ball State edged Kent State 17–13. Get the edge this weekend with our free college football picks backed by data and trends.
Game Information for Eastern Michigan vs Ball State
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET, November 15
Where: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
TV: ESPN+
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Team Preview - Eastern Michigan
Quarterback Noah Kim has passed for 2,051 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions, completing 62.5% of his throws. Nick Devereaux leads the receivers with 409 yards and five touchdowns on 27 catches, while tight end Joshua Long has added 286 yards and three scores. Running back Dontae McMillan has rushed for 723 yards on 126 carries with two touchdowns, and Tavierre Dunlap has 301 yards and three scores. Eastern Michigan has scored 27 points or more in two of its last four games and performed well last week behind a balanced attack.
Safety Bryce Llewellyn leads the defense with 80 tackles and two interceptions. Quincy Byas has two sacks, and Carter Evans has added 1.5. The Eagles have forced turnovers in consecutive games and improved their third-down defense. Kicker Rudy Kessinger has converted 14 of 19 field goals with a long of 50 yards and is perfect on 21 extra points.
Team Preview - Ball State
Quarterback Kiael Kelly has thrown for 1,155 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions, completing 57.4% of his passes. Qian Magwood leads the team with 238 receiving yards and one touchdown, and tight end Koby Gross has added 133 yards and a score. Running back Qua Ashley leads the offense with 525 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Kelly has 470 yards and five rushing scores. The Cardinals’ rushing duo has combined for almost 1,000 yards this season and carried the offense in recent MAC wins.
Linebacker Alfred Chea leads Ball State with 50 tackles, and defensive end Nathan Voorhis has 11 sacks. Defensive back Joedrick Lewis has three interceptions, helping a defense that has forced key turnovers late in games. Kicker Carson Holmer is 3-for-7 on field goals and perfect on 14 extra points, while DC Pippin is 1-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on PATs.
Eastern Michigan at Ball State Prediction
Eastern Michigan’s passing game with Kim and Devereaux will test the Ball State secondary, while the Cardinals’ ground game with Ashley and Kelly will control the tempo. Ball State’s defense has been stronger up front, and the offense has shown better consistency in short-yardage situations. Final Score Prediction: Ball State Cardinals win and cover ATS, 24–20.
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