Week 4 · College Football
Ball State vs Kent State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Kent State a 59% chance to beat Ball State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#136 Mid-American Conference
Ball State
0% to make the 12
#133 Mid-American Conference
Kent State
0% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Kent State by a field goal — 59% to win.
Ball State
41%
to win
Kent State
59%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksBall StateKent StateNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
33 meetings all-timeBall State leads 25–8
Last met 2025 · Ball State 17–13 Kent State— Ball State won
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