The 2000 Ball State Cardinals football team was an

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team that represented Ball State University in the West Division of the

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(MAC) during the

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. In its sixth season under head coach Bill Lynch, the team compiled a 5–6 record (2–3 against conference opponents) and tied for third place in the MAC West. The team played its home games at Ball State Stadium in

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. The team's statistical leaders included Talmadge Hill with 1,455 passing yards, Marcus Merriweather with 1,004 rushing yards and 48 points scored, and Sean Schembra with 484 receiving yards.

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Ball State Ball State Cardinals football seasons

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