Football Roundup: Ball State beats EMU; Colts stifle Houston
Coach Mike Neu’s Ball State Football Cardinals outlasted Eastern Michigan 38 to 31 at Ypsilanti on Saturday. The Cards have now won three in a row to go 4-and-3 overall and 2-and-1 in the MAC West.
Ball State is in a three-way tie for second in the division with Western Michigan and Central Michigan, behind division leader Northern Illinois. Next up: Homecoming, this Saturday at Scheumann Stadium against MAC East Division leader Miami (2-1 MAC East; 3-4 overall). Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. You can see the game on ESPN+.
Meanwhile in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts throat punched Houston, Sunday, at Lucas Oil Stadium 31-to-3. Quarterback Carson Wentz overcame September ankle issues to toss two touchdowns. Two more TDs were provided by Jonathan Taylor running in for scores. The Colts are 2 and 4 on the season.