What channel is Ball State vs. Western Michigan on today? Time, TV schedule for MAC opener
MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State football opens Mid-American Conference play on Saturday with a road contest at Western Michigan.
The Cardinals (1-3) had a rough start to their 2023 season and are coming off one of the program's most disappointing home losses in years, 40-3 to Georgia Southern.
It marked the third blowout defeat for head coach Mike Neu's squad already this campaign, the first two coming at staunch opponents Kentucky and No. 1 Georgia. The team's only win also came in blowout fashion, 45-7 against Indiana State.
More: Watch Ball State vs. Western Michigan live on ESPN+
This fall hasn't yet been easy for the Broncos (1-3) either, so this matchup provides both sides with a chance to set a new tone heading into the more important portion of their schedules.
Here's all the info you need on how to watch:
What channel is Ball State v. Western Michigan on today?
TV channel: The game is not on TV.
Streaming: ESPN+ (here's how to stream it live)
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What time does Ball State v. Western Michigan start?
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30
Start time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Ball State's game at Western Michigan is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Waldo Stadium.
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Remaining Ball State football schedule 2023
Date | Opponent |
---|---|
Saturday, Sept. 30 | at Western Michigan*, 3:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Oct. 7 | at Eastern Michigan*, 3:30 p.m. |
Saturday, Oct. 14 | vs. Toledo* |
Saturday, Oct. 21 | vs. Central Michigan*, 3:30 p.m. (homecoming) |
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | at Bowling Green* |
Tuesday, Nov. 7 | at Northern Illinois* |
Saturday, Nov. 18 | vs. Kent State* |
Saturday, Nov. 25 | vs. Miami (Ohio)* |
Gus Martin is a sports reporter at The Star Press. Follow him on X (platform formerly known as Twitter) @GusMartin_SP, and contact him at gmartin@gannett.com.
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