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Ball State football will host Akron for its homecoming game after a significant loss to Western Michigan.

The Cardinals' defense must disrupt Akron's RPO-heavy offense and experienced quarterback Ben Finley.

Ball State's offense needs to protect quarterback Kiael Kelly, who has been sacked 20 times this season.

The Cardinals' smaller receivers will face a challenge against Akron's taller cornerbacks.

It's homecoming week for Ball State football, and the Cardinals are in need of a bounce-back game on their home turf after a rough outing last week.

Ball State (2-4, 1-1 MAC) will host Akron (2-5, 1-2 MAC) at Scheumann Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Cardinals started conference play with a stunning upset of the reigning MAC champion Ohio, but n

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