MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State head coach Mike Neu has been honest this week: he was a Notre Dame fan growing up, watching the Irish most fall Saturdays as a kid on the South side of Indianapolis.

Since then, he's continued his love of Hoosier football and now leads his Cardinals team into its first-ever trip to South Bend.

However, Ball State's coaches and players are here for more than just the experience. They want to prove they belong.

Hear from the Cardinals in the video above!