Who's Playing

Ball State Cardinals @ Kentucky Wildcats

Current Records: Ball State 0-0, Kentucky 0-0

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kroger Field -- Lexington, Kentucky
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

What to Know

The Ball State Cardinals will hit the road to start their 2023 campaign against the Kentucky Wildcats. Kickoff is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. ET on September 2nd at Kroger Field.

Ball State were ranked 127th in the nation in fourth down efficiency last season, having only averaged 35% over the course of the season. Kentucky, on the other hand, had no problems: they finished last season ranked 23rd at 54%.

Ball State have to know they're fighting an uphill battle given the -26-point spread they're up against. They finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.

That disadvantage in the odds might be especially worrying for Ball State considering the team was a sub-par 3-6 as the underdog last season. A bettor who placed a $100 dollar bet on them to lose every one of the 12 games they played last year would have netted $534.26. Kentucky will open their season as the favorite, and the team was 4-2 as such last season.

Odds

Kentucky is a big 26-point favorite against Ball State, according to the latest college football odds.

The over/under is set at 49 points.

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