Sacramento State vs Ball State Football Odds

The Hornets will play the Cardinals on Saturday, October 24th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Scheumann Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.

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Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Sacramento State 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 - Sacramento State has a 94.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Ball State is 92.67.
  • Away Sacramento State - Heading into Week 8, Sacramento State currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 4th in the MAC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home Ball State - Ball State has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the MAC Conference for home team wins. Like the Sacramento State away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Sacramento State ranks 12th (88) in the MAC Conference, with Ball State currently ranking 10th (96) for points scored in the MAC Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2026, Sacramento State stands 8th (143) in the MAC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Ball State sits at 3rd (189) in the MAC Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
  • Team Records - Sacramento State has a 1-4 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Ball State currently 1-4 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.

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Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - Sacramento State, Ball State
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Ball State0-20.00014961891-10-3L3
Sacramento State0-20.00014881431-20-2L3

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2026-27 Sacramento State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Sacramento State vs
Eastern Michigan
EMU 28, SAC 17
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Week 1Miss Valley State vs
Sacramento State
SAC 52, MVSU 0
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Sacramento State vs
Fresno State
FRES 49, SAC 3
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3North Dakota State vs
Sacramento State
NDSU 31, SAC 10
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4UMass vs
Sacramento State
MASS 35, SAC 6
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 6Sacramento State vs
Bowling Green
BGSU 38, SAC 10
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Ohio vs
Sacramento State
OHIO 48, SAC 7
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8Sacramento State vs
Ball State
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
3:30 pm EDT
Week 9Kent State vs
Sacramento State
Friday, October 30th, 2026
10:30 pm EDT
Week 10Toledo vs
Sacramento State
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11Sacramento State vs
Central Michigan
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Sacramento State vs
Hawaii
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
11:00 pm EST


2026-27 Ball State Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Ball State vs
Ohio State
OSU 56, BALL 3
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Stony Brook vs
Ball State
BALL 41, STBK 17
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Ball State vs
Liberty
LIB 51, BALL 15
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Ball State vs
Kent State
KENT 26, BALL 13
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5Toledo vs
Ball State
TOL 39, BALL 24
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6Ball State vs
Northwestern
NU 45, BALL 14
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Ball State vs
Bowling Green
BALL 32, BGSU 31 (OT)
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8Sacramento State vs
Ball State
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
3:30 pm EDT
Week 10Ball State vs
UMass
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 11Buffalo vs
Ball State
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 12Ball State vs
Ohio
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
7:00 pm EST
Week 13Central Michigan vs
Ball State
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 pm EST

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How to Bet on the Sacramento State vs Ball State College Football Game

  1. 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 24th, 2026 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Sacramento State vs Ball State Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Sacramento State vs Ball State Game.

  4. 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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