No way does Ball State stop James Madison's high-powered attack. The Dukes just hammered North Carolina, 70-50, last week. Ball State ranks last, or second to last, in points allowed, yards allowed and pass defense. They have only one takeaway. The Cardinals give up a staggering 8.8 yards per play. They are the worst defense in the land in my opinion.

The key for James Madison this season was finding a replacement for star QB Jordan McCloud. Redshirt sophomore Alonza Barnett III has more than accomplished that. He's thrown for 742 yards and accounted for nine touchdowns in three games.

Ball State's offense is much better than its defense. The Cardinals just produced 34 points against Central Michigan in a 37-34 loss. Ball State QB Kadin Semonza completed 30 of 40 passes for 285 yards and three TD's in that game.