Internet abuzz over Ball State’s viral sensation QB Keldric Luster ahead of showdown against Ohio State

Quarterbacks are often "built differently" than other players, but in the case of Ball State starter Keldric Luster, that's true on a couple of different fronts. Luster doesn't look like a prototypical college quarterback, but he will get the starting nod for the Cardinals as they take on No. 1 Ohio State this Saturday.

A senior Texas State transfer, Luster is officially listed at 5-foot-10 and 250 pounds on the Ball State website. For context, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin clocks in at 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds.

Ball State coach Mike Uremovich announced Luster as the team's starter on Aug. 23, and the college football corner of social media has latched onto Luster as something of a cult hero.

Ball State named Keldric Luster its starting QB today, and he'll be your favorite QB you've never heard of before. My man is listed at 5'10 and 250 pounds.#BowlingBallState pic.twitter.com/PgUsH5siC5

Luster began his college career as a member of SMU's 2023 signing class, and he transferred to Texas State prior to the 2025 campaign. In nine total appearances, Luster has completed four of 12 passing attempts for 37 yards while rushing for 76 yards as well.

Don't let Luster's atypical build…

Original source: https://www.cbssports.com/