The Toledo Rockets (3-1) visit the Ball State Cardinals (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at TOL -19.5 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are Toledo -1350 · Ball State +800. Below is our Toledo vs Ball State preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Toledo vs Ball State Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Toledo at Ball State |
| Records | Toledo 3-1 · Ball State 1-3 |
| Spread | TOL -19.5 |
| Moneyline | Toledo -1350 · Ball State +800 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Toledo: HC Mike Jacobs, OC Cris Reisert · Ball State: HC Mike Uremovich, OC Mike Uremovich |
Toledo Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Toledo Rockets are 3-1 overall. Results to date: Sep 4 — L 30-20 at Michigan State; Sep 12 — W 63-10 vs Central Connecticut; Sep 19 — W 49-48 vs Temple; Sep 26 — W 41-16 vs San Diego State. Most recently, Toledo beat San Diego State 41-16 at home. Through 4 games, Toledo is averaging 43.2 points scored and 26.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Jacobs (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Cris Reisert. Defensive coordinator: Jahmal Brown.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: John Alan Richter (QB) — 79/118, 1,161 yards, 12 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Connor Walendzak (RB) — 41 carries, 233 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Bryson Hammer (WR) — 15 receptions, 286 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Andrew Zock (DE) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Isaac Zay (LB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 43.2 points per game; John Alan Richter’s passing volume (1,161 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 26.0 points per game.
Ball State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Ball State Cardinals are 1-3 overall, 0-1 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 56-3 at Ohio State; Sep 12 — W 41-17 vs Stony Brook; Sep 19 — L 51-15 at Liberty; Sep 26 — L 26-13 at Kent State. Most recently, Ball State lost to Kent State 26-13 on the road. Through 4 games, Ball State is averaging 18.0 points scored and 37.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Uremovich (head coach since 2025). Mike Uremovich also serves as offensive coordinator. Defensive coordinator: Jeff Knowles.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Keldric Luster (QB) — 55/86, 438 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: TJ Horton (RB) — 28 carries, 212 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Donovan Hamilton (WR) — 14 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Layton Starks (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Sterling Smith (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Keldric Luster (55/86, 438 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 37.5 points per game; an offense averaging 18.0 points per game; the response to a 26-13 loss at Kent State.
How to Watch Toledo vs Ball State
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Scheumann Stadium, Muncie, IN
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.