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Saturday 2026-10-03 14:00 · Scheumann Stadium
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What the news says about this game

Toledo (3-1) is heavily favored over Ball State (1-3) in a MAC matchup that reflects a stark performance gap. The Rockets dominated San Diego State 41-16 on Sept. 26, with quarterback John Alan Richter throwing three touchdown passes, while Ball State lost to Kent State 26-13 that same day in their MAC opener. Ball State has dropped three of their last four games, while Toledo has won three of their last four, setting up a clear mismatch on Oct. 3.

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What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
TOLJohn Alan RichterunchangedToledo's QB continues to drive the offense with three consecutive multi-TD performances: 3 TDs vs. Central Connecticut (Sept. 12), 4 TDs (429 yards) in OT win vs. Temple (Sept. 19), and 3 TDs vs. San Diego State (Sept. 26).
BALLKeldric LusterquestionableBall State's QB last appeared in Sept. 12 game vs. Stony Brook (3 TDs); no reporting on his involvement in Liberty loss (Sept. 19) or Kent State loss (Sept. 26).

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