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Kentucky vs Ball State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Wildcats | 2 | Kentucky leads |
 Ball State Cardinals | 0 |
Meetings since 2001: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Kentucky has won the last 2 meetings.
2-0 Regular season
2-0 Last 2
36-17 Avg score
2 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Kentucky win 44-14 in 2023, a 30-point margin.
Every Kentucky vs Ball State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 44-14 |
| 2001 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 28-20 |
Scores from the Kentucky perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2001.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 2001, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kentucky and Ball State meet.
How to watch Kentucky vs Ball State
When Kentucky and Ball State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Kentucky radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kentucky vs Ball State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Kentucky this season
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Kentucky vs Ball State: the essentials
Kentucky Wildcats vs Ball State Cardinals is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 2001, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kentucky vs Ball State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Kentucky Wildcats team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Ball State against the whole conference, see Ball State vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Kentucky and Ball State?
Kentucky Wildcats lead the series since 2001, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Kentucky vs Ball State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Kentucky and Ball State in the same conference?
No. Kentucky plays in the SEC. Ball State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.