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Cole Stumbaugh
Returning to Ball State for 2026
Fr. · Plainfield, Ill. → Montini Catholic HS
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Cole Stumbaugh
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ball State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Punter · Ball State
Returning around him
- 8% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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 #112
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #15600
Peaked at #15600 this season.
Background
Awards and Honors: Co-nominee with Caden Britton & Carson Holmer (in Britton's name) for AFCA Good Works Team and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy 2026 Heart of the Cardinal Award at Ball State "Chirpies" Awards Show Academic All-MAC (2025) Ball State Daily News (Oct. 3, 2025): Cards Kick Cancer: The Sto...