November 16 - Ball State fired longtime coach Mike Neu Saturday as the Cardinals face their fourth straight losing season. With two games left on the season, Ball State is 3-7 with a 2-4 record in the Mid-American Conference.

Mike Neu's firing comes in the wake of a crushing overtime loss to Buffalo that eliminated Ball State from bowl eligibility.

Ball State has fired coach Mike Neu, sources told ESPN, as the Cardinals are 3-7 on the season. Neu has gone 40-63 in nine seasons at Ball State. Neu won the MAC title in 2020, which was his only winning season at Ball State. Sources said the staff was informed of the move early Saturday.

Here are some candidates who would make sense as a replacement for Mike Neu as Ball State begins its coaching search.

After it was announced Saturday morning that Ball State football head coach Mike Neu was dismissed, Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell spoke to the media about the move.

Mike Neu had a 40-63 record at his alma mater before Ball State announced on Saturday it had fired him as football coach.

Ball State football is in the market for a new coach after firing Mike Neu. Here are some names to watch, including a former Ball State coordinator: