1988 Ball State Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1988 Ball State Cardinals football Mid-American Conference MAC 8–3 5–3 Paul Schudel 4th Greg Meyer 2nd Ball State Stadium The 1988 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its fourth season under head coach Paul Schudel, the team compiled an 8–3 record (5–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MAC.2007 Ball State Football Media Guide Ball State University 2007 98 http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/194436/2007Football.pdf;jsessionid=0B37326FBDE020AA536399711948B1E4?sequence=1 July 10, 20201988 Ball State Cardinals Schedule and Results Sport Reference LLC SR/College Football July 10, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ball-state/1988-schedule.html The team played its home games at Ball State Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. The team's statistical leaders included David Riley with 1,886 passing yards, Mark Stevens with 774 rushing yards, Eugene Riley with 457 receiving yards, and Kenny Stucker with 84 points scored.1988 Ball State Cardinals Statistics Sport Reference LLC SR/College Football July 10, 2020 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ball-state/1988.html Schedule y y September 3 Toledo Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 13–3 9,130 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-roley-connections/173645379/ The South Bend Tribune Riley connections power Ball State September 4, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH W 34–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-cardinals-belt-falcons/173645497/ Palladium-Item Cardinals belt Falcons September 11, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 UMass<ncg> Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 44–17 9,370 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-cards-make-it-three-in-a/160620571/ The Muncie Star Cards make it three in a row September 18, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 Miami (OH) Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 45–14 11,450 Ford Bill https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-mistake-prone-mi/154925721/ Mistake-prone Miami humbled again, 45–14, by Ball State October 2, 1988 The Cincinnati Enquirer 21 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 31–20 17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kents-losing-s/173645819/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent's losing streak at four October 9, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 Eastern Michigan Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 12–16 16,125 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-fumbles-cost-ball/173640906/ The Indianapolis Star Fumbles cost Ball State game, share of MAC lead October 16, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 at Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 27–20 15,612 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-ball-state-hands-cmu/173645924/ The Bay City Times Ball State hands CMU first MAC loss October 23, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 at Northern Illinois<ncg> Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL (rivalry) W 18–17 15,049 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-cards-win-on-field-goal-i/173470004/ The Muncie Star Cards win on field goal in final seconds October 30, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 Western Michigan Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 13–16 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-western-michigan-has-the/173640148/ The Fresno Bee Western Michigan has the last laugh, ticket to Cal Bowl November 6, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH L 25–27 7,238 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-ohio-u-comeback/173646041/ The South Bend Tribune Ohio U. comeback bounces Ball State November 13, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 vs Indiana State<ncg> Hoosier Dome Indianapolis, IN (Blue Key Victory Bell) W 24–10 8,140 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-indy-star-nov-18/62787261/ The Indianapolis Star Defense lifts Cardinals over ISU in Dome clash November 18, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com References Ball State Category:Ball State Cardinals football seasons Ball State Cardinals football