2025 Football Roster
Roster

Cole Ballard
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- High School:
- Westfield HS
- Hometown:
- Westfield, Ind.
Get to Know Cole ...
What is the significance behind your jersey number?- I was born on the 15th and have worn 15 in every sport since.
- My father is my biggest role model because he has shown me how to be a man and treat others with respect.
Tell us about your hometown/where you're from?
- I'm from Westfield, Indiana. The best town in the United States.
How would you describe your game to someone who hasn't seen you play?
- Tough, reliable, with a winner's mentality.
2024: Saw game action in three games in 2024, completing 5-of-6 for 51 yards and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman ... Lindenwood: Completed 5-of-6 passes (83.3 percent) for 51 yards and a touchdown ... Also rushed for 20 yards on three attempts... Houston: Carried the ball once for a gain of 16 yards in the win over the Cougars... at Kansas State: Rushed once for six yards in the loss at Kansas State.
2023: Saw action in four games where he could complete 20 passes for a total of 286 yards and a touchdown... Missouri State Saw time in the season-opener… Texas Tech: Completed nine passes for a total of 124 yards, also rushed for 20 yards in the contest… Kansas State: Completed 11 passes for a total of 162 yards and a touchdown, also carried the ball 10 times for a total of 55 yards.
High School: Played at Westfield high school under head coach Jake Gilbert … Was named to the 6A All-State Team … Was named an All-Academic Player for the 2022 season in Indiana … During the 2022 season he completed 133-of-210 passing for 1,654 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 655 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Personal: Son of Chris and Kristin Ballard … Has four siblings, Kierstyn, Sunnie, Cash and Rainn … Father, Chris, is the General Manager for the Indianapolis Colts.