The No. 17 Ball State University football team defeated Central Michigan University 31-24 tonight in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
With the win, the Cardinals (11-0, 7-0 Mid-American Conference) remain one of five undefeated teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. In addition, if Ball State beats Western Michigan next week, the Cardinals will advance to the MAC Championship game.
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