Ball State Cardinals at Miami Redhawks 11/20/18 - CFB Picks & Predictions

The week thirteen college football schedule will kick off with a matchup between the Ball State Cardinals and Miami-Ohio Redhawks from Yager Stadium. The Cardinals have lost seven of their 11 games and are a game below .500 in MAC Conference play. On Tuesday, Ball State stuffed a two-point conversion in overtime to hold on for a 42-41 victory versus Western Michigan. Drew Pitt threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns on the night.

Through eleven games, Ball State ranks 61st in total offense and is scoring 24.5 points on average. Miami-Ohio features a solid defense that allows 367 yards and 25.9 points per game. The Miami-Ohio lost three straight games to start the season and need a victory in this contest to become bowl eligible. On Wednesday, Miami-Ohio DB Ja’don Rucker-Furlow returned an interception for a 28-yard touchdown during a 13-7 victory at Northern Illinois. Jack Sorenson hauled in seven passes for 77 yards for the Redhawks, who were outgained by a 369-201 margin.

For the season, Miami-Ohio ranks 105th in total offense and is scoring 26.8 points per contest. Ball State has plenty of holes on a defense that gives up 444 yards and 31.5 points per game.