1972 Ball State Cardinals football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1972 Ball State Cardinals football Independent 5–4–1 Dave McClain 2nd Ball State Stadium The 1972 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State University as an independent during the 1972 NCAA College Division football season. In its second season under head coach Dave McClain, the team compiled a 5–4–1 record.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 8, 2020 The team played its home games at Ball State Stadium in Muncie, Indiana. Schedule Eastern y y y September 16 Central Michigan Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 30-12 11,655 Cards Take Opener, 30-12 The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters September 17, 1972 1C, 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96704158/cards-take-opener-30-12/ Newspapers.com September 23 at 1972 Butler Bulldogs Butler Butler Bowl Indianapolis, IN W 50-41 3,765 Cardinals Overcome Butler Persistence for 50-41 Win The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters September 24, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96703968/cardinals-overcome-butler-persistence/ Newspapers.com September 30 Akron Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN (Band Day) T 21-21 16,050 Cards Squander Early Lead, Scramble to Salvage a Tie The Muncie Star Jim Black October 1, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96710000/cards-squander-early-lead-scramble-to/ Newspapers.com October 7 at Indiana State Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN (Blue Key Victory Bell) W 21-10 10,450 Cards' 2nd Half Surge Whips Sycamores The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters October 8, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96709751/cards-2nd-half-surge-whips-sycamores/ Newspapers.com October 14 Dayton<hc> Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 28-7 16,650 Cards Dump Dayton, 28-7: Canfield Spurs BSU to Homecoming Win The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters October 15, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96705412/cards-dump-dayton-28-7-canfield-spurs/ Newspapers.com October 21 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL L 7-13 8,000–8,300 Salukis Upset Cards, 13-7 The Muncie Star October 22, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96703525/salukis-upset-cards-13-7/ Newspapers.com Final 1972 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Southern Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/659/stats/13168 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 4, 2022 October 28 Middle Tennessee Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN (Parents' Day) W 24-0 8,725 Cards Shine in 24-0 Victory The Muncie Star Bob Barnet October 29, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96709337/cards-shine-in-24-0-victory/ Newspapers.com November 4 1972 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 17-21 7,925 BSU Stumbles on Final Play: Western Illinois' Steve Mikez Riddles Pass Defense, Hangs 21-17 Loss on Cards The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters November 5, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96705751/bsu-stumbles-on-final-play/ Newspapers.com November 11 1:30 p.m. at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 14-31 13,000 Records Topple: Cards Whip Broncos Everywhere Except Scoreboard The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters November 12, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96705994/records-topple-cards-whip-broncos/ Newspapers.com November 18 at 1972 Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State Hancock Stadium Normal, IL L 23-24 7,500 Field Goal Sinks Cards at ISU, 24-23 The Muncie Star November 19, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96704970/field-goal-sinks-cards-at-isu-24-23/ Newspapers.com Final 1972 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Ball State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/47/stats/13168 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 3, 2022 References Ball State Category:Ball State Cardinals football seasons Ball State Cardinals football