The UConn Huskies (1-2) and the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) square off at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
The Cardinals are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +21.5) versus the Huskies (with an over/under of 53.5 points).
Read on for our preview for this this matchup between the Huskies and the Cardinals, and find all of our expert picks here, too!
Betting Odds
Bet $20, Payout $38.69
UConn -21.5 vs. Ball State
UConn vs. Ball State betting lines
- Spread favorite: Huskies (-21.5)
- Moneyline: Huskies (-1724), Cardinals (+938)
- Total: 53.5 points
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Fubo
UConn vs. Ball State betting info and stats
- UConn has won once against the spread so far this season (1-1-1). In one game played when favored by at least 21.5 points, UConn covered the spread. UConn has split them games as a moneyline favorite this season. Ball State, in three games with a set spread this season, is 2-1-0 against the spread. When Ball State is an underdog of 21.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). This is the second game this year Ball State is the moneyline underdog. The Cardinals lost the first one.
UConn vs. Ball State key players
UConn Huskies
- Joe Fagnano has 865 pass yards for UConn, completing 66% of his passes and recording five touchdowns this season.
- Cam Edwards has racked up 306 yards on 50 carries while finding paydirt three times as a runner. He’s also caught two passes for 45 yards (45.0 per game).
- Jayden Brown has been handed the ball 16 times this year and racked up 159 yards (53.0 per game) with one touchdown.
- Skyler Bell has hauled in 22 receptions for 332 yards (110.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Reymello Murphy has hauled in 11 receptions totaling 128 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Louis Hansen has a total of 87 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing eight throws.
- Bryun Parham leads the team with 5.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has amassed 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
- D’Mon Brinson leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.
Ball State Cardinals
- Kiael Kelly has thrown for 263 yards on 29-of-47 passing with two touchdowns and one interception this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 143 yards and one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Qua Ashley, has carried the ball 34 times for 209 yards (69.7 per game), with two touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 33 receiving yards (11.0 per game) on seven catches with one receiving touchdown.
- Eric Weatherly has hauled in 60 receiving yards on seven catches to pace his squad so far this season.
- Elijah Jackson has put up a 37-yard season so far. He’s caught one pass on one target.
- DeJuan Echoles Jr. leads the team with 3.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has racked up 1.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
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