[5] Ball State has appeared in nine NCAA Division I postseason bowl games, in which they have compiled a 1–8 record.

[7] Ball State also appeared in two NCAA College Division postseason bowl games, where they compiled a record of 0–1–1.

The trophy depicts several cornstalks in tribute to the prevalence of maize around the respective home states of the rivals.

As of February 2023, there are a total of thirteen Cardinals listed on team rosters in the NFL,[15] CFL,[16] AFL,[17] XFL, IFL, and USFL.

Among the numerous Cardinals who have participated in the NFL, CFL, and AFL, three have received all-star recognition by their respective leagues.