With Family Weekend wrapped around Ball State football's home opener, a confident air spread across the Cardinals' sideline.
The swagger started with head coach Mike Neu — he said he told the players they wouldn't leave the field unless the Cardinals beat Eastern Kentucky to improve to 2-1.
And they did, in a 41-14 blowout.
Game statistics
Eastern Kentucky total yards: 289
Eastern Kentucky rushing yards: 3
Ball State time of possession: 38:59
Eastern Kentucky time of possession: 21:01
"We talk about protecting our house.