- Keith Wenning holds program records in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and more.
- Jahwan Edwards was a Doak Walker Award candidate in 2013 and 2014.
- Willie Snead holds single-season records in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
In 1981, the Ball State Cardinals transitioned from Division I-AA to Division I-A (now known as the Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS). The program was founded in 1924. Now, they play in the Mid-American Conference.
Right now, football betting on the Cardinals’ college football odds for every game can be performed at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Below are my picks for the top five Cardinals of all time.
5 Best Ball State Cardinals Football Players, Ranked
| Rank | Player | Position | Cardinals Years |
| 1 | Keith Wenning | QB | 2011-2014 |
| 2 | Jahwan Edwards | RB | 2011-2014 |
| 3 | Willie Snead | WR | 2011-2013 |
| 4 | Dante Ridgeway | WR | 2002-2004 |
| 5 | Darius Hill | TE | 2005-2008 |
Ball State Cardinals All-Time Greatest Football Players
1. Keith Wenning
A quarterback from 2010 to 2013, Wenning holds program records in passing yards (11,402), passing touchdowns (92), total yards (11,730), and total touchdowns (105).
He also holds single-season records in all of those categories, which all came in 2013.
He threw for 4,148 yards, 35 touchdowns, and had 4,192 total yards and 40 total touchdowns.
He was second-team All-MAC twice.
2. Jahwan Edwards
A running back for Ball State from 2011 to 2014, Edwards holds program records in rushing yards (4,558) and rushing scores (51).
He was a third-team All-MAC and a Doak Walker candidate in 2013 and 2014.
3. Willie Snead
Snead caught 223 passes (fourth) for 2,991 yards (third) and 26 touchdowns (second) over his tenure at Ball State from 2011 to 2013.
He holds single-season records in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.
They all came in 2013 when he caught 106 passes for 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns.
He was a two-time first-team All-MAC.
4. Dante Ridgeway
A wide receiver for Ball State from 2002 to 2004, Ridgeway caught 238 passes (third) for 3,030 yards (second) and 22 touchdowns (fifth).
He also holds the second-place mark in single-season receptions (105) and receiving yards (1,399).
He was a second-team All-American and a two-time All-MAC selection.
5. Darius Hill
A tight end for Ball State from 2005 to 2008, Hill was a two-time first-team All-MAC.
He finished his career with 2,473 yards (seventh) and 31 touchdowns (first).
Hill also holds the school record with seven multi-touchdown games.
He was nominated for the John Mackey Award.
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