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Ball State comes to town looking to defeat Huskies

By Brian Belford | November 14, 2011

With only two games left in the season and the MAC championship game looming ahead, it's easy to say NIU is feeling a little déjà vu. The Huskies (7-3, 5-1 MAC) again find themselves in position to get back to Detroit and win the MAC Championship, something...

Breakdown: Ball State’s defense

By Brian Belford | November 14, 2011

Defensive Line The Cardinals will start junior Donovan Jarrett, sophomore Joel Cox, senior Adam Morris and sophomore Nathan Ollie in their traditional 4-3 defense. Ollie is by far the most dangerous lineman, as he leads the team in sacks as a defensive...

Breakdown: Ball State’s offense

By Tony Osborne | November 14, 2011

Quarterbacks Keith Wenning will start under center for Ball State Tuesday against NIU. Wenning comes into Huskie Stadium this season with 2,233 yards through the air and 15 touchdowns. "[Wenning has a] strong arm, gets the ball out quick, can throw the...

Ball State key player: Keith Wenning

By Eli Gehn | November 14, 2011

The Ball State Cardinals are bowl eligible this season thanks to the play of starting quarterback Keith Wenning. The sophomore has good stature to look over the defensive front, standing at 6'4". Wenning has the potential to have a breakout game, and...

Northern Illinois running back Chad Spann rushed for three touchdowns in the Huskies' 65-30 win over Toledo on Nov. 9.

NIU football takes on Ball State with chance to clinch MAC West title

By Chris Dertz | November 18, 2010

With one more win, the NIU football program will have accomplished what MAC voters believed it would before the season began; first place in the MAC West. After beating Toledo 65-30 at home on Nov. 9, the Huskies (8-2 overall, 6-0 MAC) now hold their...

Taking a look around the MAC

By Jimmy Johnson | October 5, 2010

MAC West Ball State Head coach: Stan Parrish Record: 2-3 (1-0 MAC) This week: Western Michigan Strong efforts from quarterback Keith Wenning and running back David Brown helped propel Ball State past Central Michigan, 31-17. Wenning connected with Eric...