The Bobcats will play the Cardinals on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Scheumann Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 12:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Ohio and Ball State taking place at Scheumann Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Ball State is 95.67.
- Away Ohio - Heading into Week 6, Ohio currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Ball State - Ball State has a 1-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Ohio away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Ohio ranks 2nd (144) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State currently ranking 10th (62) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Ohio stands 6th (136) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Ball State sits at 7th (133) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Ohio has a 3-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Ball State currently 1-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Ohio and Ball State on Saturday, October 4th!
The Week 6 clash will go down at Scheumann Stadium, where the home team looks to defend their turf.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Ohio holds a slight edge over Ball State.
Ohio comes in with a 3-2 record, while Ball State is looking to improve their 1-3 standing.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below for all the action!
Best Bobcats at Cardinals Odds
| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Ohio |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Ball State | Favorite Ohio |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Ohio is a -14.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Ball State is a +14.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 51.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 51.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
Ohio is a -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Ball State is a +450 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Ohio
Ball State
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | -14.5 -105+14.5 -115 |
Underdog Ball State - Ball State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +14.5 Ball State underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -14.5 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Ohio at Ball State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Ohio
Ball State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | -275+180+10000Bet |
Ohio
Ball State
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1500No -10000Bet |
Ohio
Ball State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -525No +350Bet |
Ohio
Ball State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +125No -160Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Ohio
Ball State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +675No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Scheumann Stadium | Ball State by 6 |
| 2024 Week 14 | Ball State vs Ohio Friday, November 29th, 2024 | OHIO 42, BALL 21 Peden Stadium | Ohio by 21 |
| 2022 Week 12 | Ohio vs Ball State Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 | OHIO 32, BALL 18 Scheumann Stadium | Ohio by 14 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Ohio | 3-1 | 0.750 | 5 | 3 | 234 | 198 | 4-0 | 1-3 | W2 |
| Ball State | 2-2 | 0.500 | 3 | 5 | 131 | 238 | 3-0 | 0-5 | L1 |
Ohio & Ball State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Ohio Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ohio YR: futures available
Ball State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Ball State YR: futures available
Ohio & Ball State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ohio vs Rutgers | RUTG 34, OHIO 31 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | West Virginia vs Ohio | OHIO 17, WVU 10 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Ohio vs Ohio State | OSU 37, OHIO 9 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Gardner-Webb vs Ohio | OHIO 52, GWEB 35 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Bowling Green vs Ohio | OHIO 35, BGSU 20 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois vs Ohio | OHIO 48, NIU 21 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Ohio vs Eastern Michigan | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Miami (OH) vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio vs Western Michigan | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 13 | UMass vs Ohio | Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Ohio vs Buffalo | Friday, November 28th, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Purdue | PUR 31, BALL 0 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Ball State vs Auburn | AUB 42, BALL 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | New Hampshire vs Ball State | BALL 34, UNH 29 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Ball State vs UConn | CONN 31, BALL 25 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Ohio vs Ball State | BALL 20, OHIO 14 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Ball State vs Western Michigan | WMU 42, BALL 0 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Akron vs Ball State | BALL 42, AKR 28 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Ball State vs Northern Illinois | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Kent State vs Ball State | Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Eastern Michigan vs Ball State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Ball State vs Toledo | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Ball State vs Miami (OH) | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Ball State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ohio vs Ball State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Ball State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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