Ball State Cardinals vs Toledo Rockets Prediction, 11/22/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ball State Cardinals vs Toledo Rockets

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Glass Bowl in Toledo, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Rockets (-27.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Ball State Cardinals (4-6) are on their way to Glass Bowl on Saturday, November 22, 2025 where they will take on the Toledo Rockets (6-4). Ball State opens this contest as 27.5-point dogs. The total is 48.

The Ball State Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 4-6 for this season. In their last game, the Cardinals played the Eastern Michigan Eagles and ended up losing by a score of 24-9. When it came to stopping the run, the Cardinals gave up 151 yds on 40 attempts, which is 3.8 yds per rush surrendered. Ball State allowed 18 completions on 29 tries for 229 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.1%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 60 plays which gave them a total of 225 yards. The Ball State Cardinals ended up running the ball 38 times and amassed 163 yards, earning them an average of 4.3 yards per tote.

The Cardinals have attained 2,645 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Ball State has amassed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 12 different times. Ball State has accounted for 144 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 45 infractions for 384 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 137.2 yards via the ground game ranking them 91st in D-1. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Ball State Cardinals are sitting at 15.7 PPG.

Regarding passing yards, the Cardinals are allowing 2,278 yds which ranks them 80th in D-1. They are allowing 227.8 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 63.4%. Over the course of this year, they have given up 400.6 yards per game which has them sitting 99th in college football. They have yielded 16 touchdowns through the air as well as 18 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.5 yards per run and 172.8 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,728 yards via the running game in 10 games. The Cardinals are ranked 88th in college football concerning team defense, conceding 27.5 PPG.

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The Rockets head into this matchup 6-4 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Rockets walked away with a victory by a final of 24-3 when they played the Miami RedHawks. Toledo surrendered 36 attempts on the ground for 62 yards (1.7 yds per rush). The Rockets pass defense gave up a completion rate of 37.9%, relinquishing 141 yards on 11 out of 29 through the air. The Rockets finished the game with a total of 312 yards on 63 plays (5.0 yards per play). Toledo ran the football for 4.5 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 143 yds on 32 carries.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Rockets are ranked 42nd in college football by scoring 32.0 PPG. The Toledo Rockets average 424.7 yards per contest, which has them ranked 38th in the nation. The Toledo offense has 716 yards of penalties on 80 infractions, which ranks them 4th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 8 interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have recorded 218 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Rockets currently have a total of 2,504 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 250.4 passing yards per outing, ranking them 45th in the country. They hold an average of 174.3 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,743 yards overall.

The Rockets are conceding 13.4 PPG, ranking them 5th in Division 1. Toledo has surrendered a total of 885 yards rushing (88.5 yards per game) and 9 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have allowed 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 143.0 yards/game, ranking them 4th in college football. The Rockets defense has participated in 615 plays, which is good for 22nd in the country. They have 6 fumbles and 10 interceptions for the season. This season, they have surrendered 134 total points.

Who will win tonight's Cardinals/Rockets college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Rockets -27.5

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