The Ball State Cardinals face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: College Football

Who: Ball State vs. Purdue

When: Aug. 30, 2025 (8/30/25)

Time: 12 p.m. ET

Where: Ross-Ade Stadium

TV: Big Ten Network

Live stream: DirecTV (free trial), fuboTV

Here’s a college football story via the AP:

Week 1 of the 2025 college football season boasts a loaded schedule with top-10 matchups and revenge

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