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: Dave McClain Conference: Mid-American-
1974 Season Highlights
Dave McClain enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Ball State.
1974 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 14 vs.
Central Michigan
17
24
L
Sat., Sep. 21 @ Butler
45
0
W
Sat., Sep. 28 vs.
Akron
21
26
L
Sat., Oct. 5 @ Indiana State
22
31
L
Sat., Oct. 12 vs. Richmond
38
23
W
Sat., Oct. 19 vs. Youngstown State
21
14
W
Sat., Oct. 26 @
Eastern Michigan
9
17
L
Sat., Nov. 2 @
Middle Tennessee State
43
14
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs.
Northern Illinois
31
21
W
Sat., Nov. 16 @ Illinois State
18
7
W
1974 Season Totals
Record 6-4
Points Scored 265
Scoring Average 26.5
Points Allowed 177
Defense Average 17.7
Opponents Record 28-27
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-2
Away Record 3-2
1974 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1974 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1974 All Mid-American Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The Oklahoma Sooners hold the record for the longest winning streak in college football. The streak lasted 47 games, from 1954 until 1957.