Ball State Football
The Official Twitter Account of the Ball State Cardinals. The Home of the 2020 MAC & Arizona Bowl Champions! #WeFly | #1AAT | #TrueCardinal
58,357
Followers
445
Following
12,199
Tweets
85.1
Avg Engagement
326
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @BallStateFB's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2011-03-01
- Verification:No
- Location:Muncie, IN
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,240
- Avg Likes per Tweet:67.4
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:17.7
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,240 tweetsThe account shows consistent engagement with an average of 1,530 likes and 310 retweets per tweet. The top tweets often include links to game highlights and celebratory messages, which likely drive interaction.
67.4
Avg Likes/Tweet
17.7
Avg Retweets/Tweet
218,465
Total Likes
57,260
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
42
Median Likes
9
Median Retweets
109
75th Percentile
4,327
Top Tweet
1.46
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
60.6%
Original
19.7%
Replies
16.0%
Retweets
3.8%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
88.9%
With Links
63.4%
With #Tags
63.2%
With @Mentions
36.2%
With Emojis
124
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.33
Reply/Original Ratio
0.24
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
68.5%
Weekday Posts
31.5%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,240 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 518 retweets (16% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,240 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience is likely fans of Ball State University and its football team, including students, alumni, and local supporters. The account also appeals to followers of college football and sports enthusiasts.
Below Average
Audience Quality
37.5%
Suspicion Index
100.0%
Low-Quality %
117
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
100.0%
Empty Bio
100.0%
<10 Tweets
0.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
0.0%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
57.2%
No URL
100.0%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,124,994
Total Potential Reach
117
Median Follower Reach
249
75th Percentile Reach
2.7%
>1K followers
0.2%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
0.0%
Creators
0 accounts
0.0%
Consumers
0 accounts
100.0%
Dormant
10,000 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
0
Verified Followers
0.0% of total
311
Protected Accounts
3.11% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,093,330 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @Schultz_Report | 200,441 | Sports Analyst | Sports, Analysis, Podcasts |
| @nocontextcfb | 184,518 | - | - |
| @JimMWeber | 77,475 | - | - |
| @GoMVB | 56,093 | Athlete Recruiter | Athlete Recruiting, Promotion, College Coaches |
| @CoachJones256 | 31,340 | - | - |
| @AdamBreneman81 | 30,932 | - | - |
| @Dwight_XOS | 25,606 | - | - |
| @marcweiszer | 22,880 | - | - |
| @CoachCalley21 | 21,102 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
8,887
Followers With Bio
1,113
Followers Without Bio
88.87%
% With Bio
11.13%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,240 analyzed13,300
Combined Engagement
7,571
Total Likes
5,729
Total Retweets
2,660
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Title. https://t.co/BaEuqtUO2v
Onward now you Cardinals! @theARIZONABOWL champs!! https://t.co/y0GUzUN1wp
RT @MACSports: https://t.co/GJZqGpQBMr
RT @Chiefs: What happenduhhh? THAT HAPPENED‼️ https://t.co/D1ctSl3nI3
MAC West Champions!!!! #DOB #1AAT https://t.co/vkzjvjJfcT
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account focuses on celebrating team achievements and milestones. It uses hashtags to build community and brand identity. Top tweets often include links to game highlights and celebratory content.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 58,357
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @BallStateFB reveals an growing Twitter presence with 58,357 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 85.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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