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1988 Ball State Cardinals football team
| 1988 Ball State Cardinals football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 8–3 (5–3 MAC) |
| Paul Schudel (4th season) |
| Greg Meyer (2nd season) |
| Ball State Stadium |
The 1988 Ball State Cardinals football team was an American football team that represented Ball State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In its fourth season under head coach Paul Schudel, the team compiled an 8–3 record (5–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MAC. The team played its home games at Ball State Stadium in Muncie, Indiana.
The team's statistical leaders included David Riley with 1,886 passing yards, Mark Stevens with 774 rushing yards, Eugene Riley with 457 receiving yards, and Kenny Stucker with 84 points scored.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 | Toledo | Ball State StadiumMuncie, IN | W 13–3 | 9,130 | |
| September 10 | at Bowling Green | Doyt Perry StadiumBowling Green, OH | W 34–10 | ||
| September 17 | UMass* | Ball State StadiumMuncie, IN | W 44–17 | 9,370 | |
| October 1 | Miami (OH) | Ball State StadiumMuncie, IN | W 45–14 | 11,450 | |
| October 8 | at Kent State | Dix StadiumKent, OH | W 31–20 | 17,500 | |
| October 15 | Eastern Michigan | Ball State StadiumMuncie, IN | L 12–16 | 16,125 | |
| October 22 | at Central Michigan | Kelly/Shorts StadiumMount Pleasant, MI | W 27–20 | 15,612 | |
| October 29 | at Northern Illinois* | Huskie StadiumDeKalb, IL (rivalry) | W 18–17 | 15,049 | |
| November 5 | Western Michigan | Ball State StadiumMuncie, IN | L 13–16 | 13,000 | |
| November 12 | at Ohio | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | L 25–27 | 7,238 | |
| November 17 | vs. Indiana State* | Hoosier DomeIndianapolis, IN (Blue Key Victory Bell) | W 24–10 | 8,140 | |
| *Non-conference game |
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