Ball State football opens MAC play on the road at Central Michigan. Follow along here for live updates as the Cardinals take on the Chippewas:

Ball State football played a wild game against Central Michigan, ultimately losing on the road in their MAC opener. More takeaways from the loss:

Ball State football falls to Central Michigan 34-37 in a close down-to-the-wire game. Here are three takeaways from the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) game of the year. Almost a perfect first quarter.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Joe Labas hit Chris Parker with the winning touchdown pass in the final minute and Central Michigan defeated Ball State 37-34 on Saturday in a game that saw three lead changes in the last five minutes.

Joe Labas hit Chris Parker with the winning touchdown pass in a game that saw three lead changes in the last five minutes.

The No. 10 Miami Hurricanes have looked like one of the best teams in college football through their first two games this season. Will that trend continue on Saturday when they host the Ball State Cardinals of the Mid-Atlantic Conference? Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. from Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.

Ball State football falls to Central Michigan 34-37 in a close down-to-the-wire game. Here are three takeaways from the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) game of the year. Almost a perfect first quarter.