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Ball State CB Jason Pinkston was in the right place at the right time when Western Michigan QB Tim Hiller made a pass with 5:31 left in the period.

MUNCIE -- Too much celebration. Good but not great pass coverage on the winning drive.

Section: SPORTS Originally published: 10/17/09 at 4:04 AM EST Last update: 10/17/09 at 4:28 AM EST Briggs Orsbon has 37 catches this year, putting him on pace for the fourth highest single-season total in Ball State University history.

At last, the running game produced a credible result for Ball State's football team.

Ball State's football team has nothing against the mother of Bowling Green receiver Freddie Barnes, but it would like to erase the smile she's been beaming this week.

Change is in the air this week for Ball State's football team. A starting cornerback is being benched, the rugby punting style will go on the shelf, and a new kickoff and field-goal kicker is being considered.

Ball State's plan Saturday in its football game against Temple included an attempt to tire out the Owls' physical defensive front by speeding up its offense.

Ball State's performance on Saturday illustrated why it is still searching for its first victory halfway through the football season.

MUNCIE -- Charlie Todd admits it has taken him awhile to adjust to the level of football Ball State competes at after playing the past two seasons in junior college.

Section: SPORTS Originally published: 10/6/09 at 11:53 PM EST Last update: 10/6/09 at 11:52 PM EST Attempting to launch the University of Toledo's fourth-quarter comeback at Ball State University on Saturday, quarterback Aaron Opelt turned his eyes upfield to his favorite target wide receiver Eric Page.

They were ready, they were confident, and boy, did they deliver. Ball State had just converted a two-point conversion to take a 30-29 lead with 42 seconds remaining when University of Toledo quarterback Aaron Opelt and receiver Stephen Williams jogged onto the field believing they were about to score a touchdown.

Ball State made two rallies in the fourth quarter to take the lead Saturday in its football game against Toledo.

Section: SPORTS Originally published: 9/23/09 at 12:01 AM EST Last update: 9/23/09 at 12:01 AM EST From across the practice field first-string tailback MiQuale Lewis coached second-stringer Cory Sykes through his interview.

Section: SPORTS Originally published: 9/21/09 at 12:38 AM EST Last update: 9/21/09 at 12:38 AM EST WEST POINT, N.Y. - It seemed like Ball State University couldn't stop the option.

The Cardinals received a gift when Alfred McDaniel dropped a pitch on a toss left.

Statistics, it is said, don't always tell an accurate story in sports. But videotape never spins a false tale.

The most prolific passer in Ball State football history is no longer firing passes through small openings.

The most prolific passer in Ball State football history is no longer firing passes through small openings.

The most prolific passer in Ball State football history is no longer firing passes through small openings.

MUNCIE -- The most prolific passer in Ball State football history is no longer firing passes through small openings for the Cardinals.