Ball State Wins Big, But Coach Uremovich Demands More

Ball State secured a commanding 41-17 victory over Stony Brook on Saturday, September 12th, marking the largest margin of victory during head coach Mike Uremovich's tenure. However, Uremovich expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance in the latter stages of the game.

He noted that while the defense played well for three quarters, allowing only 56 rushing yards and forcing two interceptions, they faltered in the final 15 minutes, giving up significant yardage and scores. The offense also faced challenges with penalties, including holding calls and pre-snap infractions, which hindered their synchronization.

Quarterback Keldric Luster had a record-breaking performance, completing 27 of 32 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns, setting a new program record for single-game completion percentage. Despite the offensive success and the large win, Uremovich emphasized the need for the team to play a full four quarters in all phases.

The Cardinals will look to correct these issues as they prepare for their next game against Liberty on Saturday, September 19th. Uremovich stressed the importance of improving their finishing ability, especially in preparation for tough road games and conference play in October and November.