MUNCIE, Ind. — Another discouraging loss for Ball State. No, it wasn't as bad as that drubbing at Western Michigan, but Saturday's 31-3 loss at Akron did little inspire any confidence or optimism at the halfway point of the season.
Here are three takeaways after Ball State's third straight loss dropped it to 2-4:
1. Changes have to be made
If this is the best Ball State can do (outscored 86-6 in two weeks), it's time to switch it up. Where exactly do you start with that is a tough question. Different play calling?