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Ball State Football Team History


Ball State Cardinals
Ball State University
 Muncie, IN
Founded: 1918
Stadium: Ball State Stadium
Capacity: 21,581
Colors: Cardinal & White
Coach: John Magnabosco
Conference: Indiana Intercollegiate-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1924  <-- 1941 <- 1942 -> 1943 --> 2024
1942 Season Highlights
 John Magnabosco enters his 8th season as Head Coach at Ball State.
 The Cardinals won the Indiana Intercollegiate Conference Championship.
 
1942 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 19  vs. Franklin (IN)  38   0   W       
 Sat., Sep. 26  vs. Central Normal (IN)  34   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 10  vs. Bowling Green  14   26   L       
 Sat., Oct. 17  vs. Northern Illinois  14   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 24  @ Central Michigan  13   19   L       
 Sat., Oct. 31  @ Manchester (IN)  28   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 7  vs. Valparaiso  21   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 14  vs. Indiana State  16   7   W       
 
1942 Season Totals
  Record6-2
  Points Scored178
  Scoring Average22.3
  Points Allowed58
  Defense Average7.3
  Opponents Record16-4
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record5-1
  Away Record1-1
1942 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1942 Indiana Intercollegiate- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Ball State 6-217858   John Magnabosco

1942 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1942 All Indiana Intercollegiate Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

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