Wake Forest should present a tougher task. Ball State has had trouble gaining momentum on offense they’ve managed to score more than one goal only twice this season. The Cardinals have looked outmatched against good competition Michigan shut them out en route to a 12-0 win, and Michigan State beat them 7-0. The RedHawks shouldn’t have any trouble with this week’s first opponent, Ball State. The team plays just one more game against a non-conference opponent, No. 7 North Carolina.Īfter this week, the ‘Hawks will mercifully move into the conference portion of their schedule. 11 Virginia, and received a 7-2 drubbing by defending national champions No. Since, Miami has won three games, including one against MAC-opponent Appalachian State. The team started off the season with three consecutive losses, two of which came against top ranked teams, No. 21 in the country.Īn incredibly tough schedule that has already included five nationally ranked teams (not including the two later this weekend) has largely been their undoing. It’s been a disappointing start to the campaign for the four-time defending MAC-champ ’Hawks, who’ve started 5-6 after beginning the season ranked No.