Edwards lettered all four years in high school helping his team to a 56–3 record in his time with the Butler Bulldogs.
[1] Ball State's 2011 season opener under new head coach Pete Lembo was an in-state cross conference match versus the Big Ten's Indiana University at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on September 3.
Edwards lead Ball State in rushing with 786 yards and he finished the season ranked 9th in the MAC with 11 touchdowns scored.
Edwards gained national attention after he ran for 155 yards and 3 touchdowns in Ball State's 48–27 win over Virginia.
Edwards under head coach Pete Lembo helped the Ball State Cardinals become bowl eligible for the third consecutive year.
Edwards added 146 yards rushing and 1 touchdown to his season total in the 20–23 loss to Arkansas State in the GoDaddy Bowl.
[5][6] Edwards became the all-time leading rusher at Ball State during the October 18, victory over Central Michigan, breaking Marcus Merriweather's 4,002 record.