#10
Austin Stief
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Orlando, Fla. → Cypress Creek HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Uremovich
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Ball State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +6 net (24 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ball State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #115 · 2026 recruiting class #113
Background
Defensive line transfer spent three years at Division II Davenport University in Michigan where he was a two-time all-conference pick … had 35 tackles last season with 2.5 sacks for the Panthers … had a season-high seven tackles last year against Northern Michigan … had a career-high eight tackle...
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