Ball State football played a wild game against Central Michigan, ultimately losing on the road in their MAC opener. More takeaways from the loss:

Ball State football falls to Central Michigan 34-37 in a close down-to-the-wire game. Here are three takeaways from the first Mid-American Conference (MAC) game of the year. Almost a perfect first quarter.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Joe Labas hit Chris Parker with the winning touchdown pass in the final minute and Central Michigan defeated Ball State 37-34 on Saturday in a game that saw three lead changes in the last five minutes.