2020 schedule
Ball State
MAC
Final rank
#2
Record
6-1
Points
16
Diff
+47
Scored
240
Allowed
193
Outcome
Promoted
Game log
Real CFBD regular-season results. Points earned per game follow the opponent's 2020 starting tier: 5 for Tier 1, 4 for Tier 2, 3 for Tier 3, 2 for Tier 4, 1 for Tier 5, 0 for FBS losses or FCS wins, and −3 for any loss to an FCS opponent.
| Week | Opponent | Site | Score | Result | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Miami (OH)(Tier 4) | Away | 31 – 38 | L | 0 |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan(Tier 5) | Home | 38 – 31 | W | +1 |
| 13 | Northern Illinois(Tier 2) | Home | 31 – 25 | W | +4 |
| 14 | Toledo(Tier 3) | Away | 27 – 24 | W | +3 |
| 15 | Central Michigan(Tier 4) | Away | 45 – 20 | W | +2 |
| 16 | Western Michigan(Tier 2) | Home | 30 – 27 | W | +4 |
| 17 | Buffalo(Tier 4) | Away | 38 – 28 | W | +2 |
