The Cardinals, who were also chosen to win the league for a second consecutive season by the annual media poll, received nine first-place votes to win the West Division and four votes to claim the championship crown.
Overall, Ball State received 65 points, which was tops in the league, followed by East Division favorite Kent State (63). The Cardinals were picked ahead of Western Michigan (53), Toledo (51), Central Michigan (39), Eastern Michigan (26) and Northern Illinois (18) in the West.
Ball State is coming off one of the most memorable seasons in program history, finishing 2020 with a 7-1 (5-1 MAC) record. The defending MAC Champs won their last seven games to claim the MAC West Division title, a MAC Championship Game victory, and a win over No. 19 San Jose State in the Arizona Bowl.
Led by sixth-year head coach Mike Neu, the Cardinals return 20 starters (10 offensive, 10 defensive) and three key specialists from the team which finished the year ranked at No. 23 in both the AP Top 25 and the Amway Coaches Poll. Among Ball State's returning players are 16 "super seniors" who will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted to student-athletes by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, BSU welcomes back 10 of 12 All-MAC honorees from a year ago, highlighted by First-Team All-MAC selection and Co-Defensive Player of the Year Brandon Martin (ILB). Also looking to help Ball Sate run it back are first-team members Justin Hall (WR), Anthony Ekpe (OLB), and Bryce Cosby (S), second-team selections Drew Plitt (QB), Curtis Blackwell (OL), Christian Albright (OLB), and Nathan Snyder (P), and third-team honorees Yo'Heinz Tyler (WR), Jaylin Thomas (ILB).
The 2021 Ball State football season is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 2, with a 7 p.m. kickoff versus Western Illinois at Scheumann Stadium. Season tickets, six-ticket flex plans, and single-game tickets are available now. Season ticket and flex plan holders enjoy the best available prices on Cardinals tickets along with additional benefits, including primary access to away games and postseason events. Fans can also purchase tickets via phone at 888.BSU.TICKET.
MAC Football Head Coaches East Division Predictions
(first-place votes)
1. Kent State (6) – 63 Points
2. Miami (2) -- 55 Points
3. Ohio (2) – 51 Points
4. Buffalo (2) – 46 Points
5. Akron – 19 Points
6. Bowling Green – 18 Points
MAC Football Head Coaches West Division Predictions
1. Ball State (9) – 65 Points
2. Western Michigan (1) – 53 Points
3. Toledo (2) – 51 Points
4. Central Michigan – 39 Points
5. Eastern Michigan – 26 Points
6. Northern Illinois – 18 Points
Rocket Mortgage MAC Football Champion Predictions
Ball State (4), Buffalo (2), Kent State (2), Miami (1), Ohio (1), Toledo (1), Western Michigan (1)
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