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MUNCIE — Ball State football held its annual Spring Showcase event on Saturday to give fans an early opportunity to check out the new-look Cardinals under new head coach Mike Uremovich.
With only seven regular starters from 2024 returning, there were plenty of new faces on the field at Scheumann Stadium for fans to start getting familiar with. Of those new faces, 15 were transfers, and many of those look primed to step in and start right away.
Like most college football programs in this era, Ball State opted for a two-hour practice with some controlled scrimmage situations rather than an organized, four-quarters game between offense and defense. However, there were still plenty of players who used the opportunity to show their skills.
Here are five top performers from Ball State’s spring showcase:
QB Kiael Kelly
Kiael Kelly looked every bit the part of a starting quarterback. He appeared calm and confident operating the offense and looked smooth as both a runner and a passer. The presumed first-team offense scored at will in redzone drills, as Kelly threw five passes for five touchdowns. He was very impressive in 7-on-7 drills as well.
Last season was frustrating for Kelly. After starting at QB for most of 2023, he moved to defensive back ahead of 2024 before moving back to offense to play wide receiver, a role where he couldn’t quite crack the rotation. Now back at his natural position, Kelly seems ready to make his last season at Ball State his best one yet.
DE Nathan Voorhis
While Kelly and the offense produced a fair share of highlights, the best player on the field Saturday was defensive end Nathan Voorhis. The senior was a menace off…
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