Ball State coaching job profile: Pluses, minuses and candidates to ...

2 days ago · Ball State coaching job profile: Pluses, minuses and candidates to replace Mike Neu. The Ball State job is open. The school fired coach and alumnus Mike Neu on Saturday …

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Who would make sense as Ball State's new coach?

Here are some candidates who would make sense as a replacement for Neu as Ball State begins its coaching search: Boise State defensive coordinator Tyler Stockton is the most obvious candidate given his recent experience with the program. ...

Does Ball State have an interim coach?

Ball State has not yet announced an interim coach. The Cardinals have two games remaining on their schedule, a home game against Bowling Green on Nov. 23 and a road game against Ohio on Nov. 29. Neu compiled a record of 40-63 over his nine seasons as Ball State's coach. ...

Who coached Ball State football in 2016?

Neu took over the Ball State job in 2016 and was in his ninth season coaching the team. He led Ball State to a MAC Championship in 2020, the school's first in football since 1996. The 7-1 record achieved in that COVID-shortened season was the only winning record of Neu's tenure. ...

Is Ball State a difficult job?

Within the MAC, Ball State is one of the most difficult jobs. Still, each of the last three head coaches has had breakout seasons, so winning is possible, the facilities are pretty good, and there is some offensive talent if the coaches can hold onto it. ...

Could Ball State poach an assistant coach from a MAC rival?

The Bulldogs are currently 8-2 and ranked T-No. 25 in the FCS Coaches Poll. Ball State could opt to poach an assistant coach from a MAC rival. If they go that route, Bowling Green defensive coordinator Steve Morrison would make a lot of sense. Morrison played linebacker at Michigan from 1990-94 and played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1995-98. ...

Could Nick Benedetto take over Ball State?

The Falcons are currently in first place in the MAC. Another candidate from within the MAC, Nick Benedetto could be a solid young candidate to take over the Ball State job. Benedetto has been NIU's defensive coordinator since 2022. ...