2025 Ball State Cardinals football team

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The 2025 Ball State Cardinals football team represented Ball State University as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cardinals were led by Mike Uremovich in his first year as the head coach. The Cardinals played home games at Scheumann Stadium, located in Muncie, Indiana.

ConferenceMid-American Conference

Record4–8 (3–5 MAC)

Headcoach

Mike Uremovich (1st season)

OffensiveschemeMultiple

Quick facts Ball State Cardinals football, Conference ...

2025 Ball State Cardinals football

Conference	Mid-American Conference
Record	4–8 (3–5 MAC)
Head coach	Mike Uremovich (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Multiple
Defensive coordinator	Jeff Knowles (2nd season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Scheumann Stadium
Seasons ← 2024 2026 →

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2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
Western Michigan y$	7	–	1	10	–	4
Miami (OH) y	6	–	2	7	–	7
Ohio	6	–	2	9	–	4
Toledo	6	–	2	8	–	5
Central Michigan	5	–	3	7	–	6
Akron*	4	–	4	5	–	7
Buffalo	4	–	4	5	–	7
Kent State	4	–	4	5	–	7
Eastern Michigan	3	–	5	4	–	8
Ball State	3	–	5	4	–	8
Bowling Green	2	–	6	4	–	8
Northern Illinois	2	–	6	3	–	9
UMass	0	–	8	0	–	12
Championship: Western Michigan 23, Miami (OH) 13
$ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant * Ineligible for postseason play due to low APR score

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

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Player	Position	Destination
Arkel Anugwom	OL	Alabama
Vaughn Pemberton	RB	Boston College
Dantu Gardner	EDGE	Butler
Nick Munson	WR	Butler
Blair Schonhorst	CB	Butler
Thailand Baldwin	DB	Charlotte
Taran Tyo	OL	Cincinnati
Malcolm Gillie	WR	Coastal Carolina
Chase Harrison	QB	Findlay
Christian Davis	RB	Findlay
L'Cier Luter	DL	FIU
Preston Ross	TE	Furman
Ty Curran	WR	Holy Cross
Christian Abney	TE	Illinois
Justin Bowick	WR	Illinois
Jordan Coleman	CB	Illinois State
Danny Royster	DE	Indianapolis
Cam Pickett	WR	Kansas
Rob Fogler	OT	Kentucky
Eli Freeman	IOL	Lindenwood
Khalib Gilmore	LB	Norfolk State
Jackson Courville	K	Ohio State
Elijah Davis	S	Robert Morris
R.J. Mukes III	WR	Robert Morris
DJ Williams	RB	Sacred Heart
Myles Norwood	DB	South Carolina
Ethan Evers	LB	Tiffin (D2)
Kadin Semonza	QB	Tulane
DD Snyder	S	UMass
Ameir Glenn	DL	Wake Forest
Dakari Frazier	DL	Western Michigan
Khani McNeese	DB	Winona State (D2)
Tanner Koziol	TE	Wisconsin
AJ Taylor	CB	Unknown
Ky Montgomery	DL	Unknown
Yaser Alawadi	OT	Unknown
Jeffrey Simmons	TE	Unknown
Kiael Kelly	QB	Withdrawn
Qian Magwood	WR	Withdrawn
Caden Johnson	LB	Withdrawn

Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Previous school
Otto Hess	IOL	Boston College
Nathan Voorhis	DL	Bryant
Roman Pearson	DB	Bucknell
Eric Weatherly	WR	Bucknell
Drew Cassens	TE	Butler
Adam Dolan	OL	Butler
Ashton Nawrocki	EDGE	Butler
Deondre Shepherd	S	Coastal Carolina
Walter Taylor III	QB	Colorado
Micah Wing	LB	Dodge City CC
Koby Gross	TE	Florida A&M
Qua Ashley	RB	Kennesaw State
Avery Stuart	S	Kentucky
Brody Boehm	K	Missouri
Ashton Whitner	S	Old Dominion
Donovan Hamilton	WR	Purdue
Elijah Jackson	RB	Purdue
Jordan King	IOL	Purdue
Aaron Roberts	OT	Purdue
DC Pippin	K	Southeast Missouri State
Alfred Chea	S	UConn
George Okorie	EDGE	Vanderbilt
Ameir Glenn	DL	Wake Forest
Adam Saul	P	Washington
Ben Dutton	TE	Washington State
Michael Gravely Jr.	S	Western Michigan
Bradyn Flehart	QB	Yale

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Coaching staff additions

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Name	New Position	Previous Team	Previous Position	Source
Mike Uremovich	Head coach	Butler	Head coach	^[6]
Adam Siwicki	Defensive run game coordinator/Defensive line	Butler	Defensive coordinator/Defensive line	^[7]
Rory Mannering	Safeties	Butler	Assistant head coach/Linebackers	^[7]
Alex Barr	Offensive line	Butler	Offensive coordinator	^[7]
Sean Chase	Tight ends	Butler	Run game coordinator/Tight ends/Running backs	^[7]
Ray Holmes	Inside receivers	Butler	Pass game coordinator/Wide receivers	^[7]
Ray Smith	Defensive pass game coordinator/Cornerbacks	Kennesaw State	Defensive backs/Corners	^[7]
Craig Harmon	Offensive pass game coordinator/Quarterbacks	Benet Academy	Head coach	^[8]
Madison Bunch	Running backs	Southeast Missouri State	Running backs/Specialists	^[8]
Jalen Moss	Snipers	Butler	Cornerbacks	^[8]
Nick Fiacable	Special teams	UConn	Special teams analyst	^[8]

Preseason

The MAC Football Kickoff was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan from 9:00 am EDT to 1:30 pm EDT.^[9]

Preseason polls

Coaches Poll

On July 24 the MAC announced the preseason coaches' poll.^[10]

More information Predicted finish, Team ...

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
MAC Coaches poll
1	Toledo	135 (7)
2	Miami	131 (3)
3	Ohio	123 (3)
4	Buffalo	115
5	Northern Illinois	94
6	Bowling Green	81
7	Western Michigan	71
8	Eastern Michigan	68
9	Central Michigan	65
10	Ball State	41
T11	Akron	39
T11	Massachusetts	39
13	Kent State	12

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Predicted finish	Team	Votes
Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
1	Toledo	6
2	Miami	4
3	Ohio	3

Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	12:00 p.m.	at Purdue*	Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN	BTN	L 0–31	53,994
September 6	7:30 p.m.	at Auburn*	Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL	ESPNU	L 3–42	88,043
September 13	2:00 p.m.	No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire*	Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN	ESPN+	W 34–29	10,512
September 20	3:30 p.m.	at UConn*	Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field East Hartford, CT	CBSSN	L 25–31	25,025
October 4	12:00 p.m.	Ohio	Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN	CBSSN	W 20–14	8,427
October 11	3:30 p.m.	at Western Michigan	Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI	ESPN+	L 0–42	20,032
October 18	3:30 p.m.	Akron	Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN	ESPN+	W 42–28	12,248
October 25	2:30 p.m.	at Northern Illinois	Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL (Bronze Stalk Trophy)	ESPN+	L 7–21	10,124
November 5	7:00 p.m.	Kent State	Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN	ESPNU	W 17–13	5,225
November 15	12:00 p.m.	Eastern Michigan	Scheumann Stadium Muncie, IN	ESPN+	L 9–24	8,430
November 22	2:00 p.m.	at Toledo	Glass Bowl Toledo, OH	ESPN+	L 9–38	15,127
November 29	12:00 p.m.	at Miami (OH)	Yager Stadium Oxford, OH	CBSSN	L 24–45	11,137
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings released prior to game All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

at Purdue

Ball State Cardinals (0–0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	0	0	0	0
Boilermakers	14	7	7	3	31

at Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, Indiana

Date: August 30
Game time: 12:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: N at 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h)
Game attendance: 53,994
Referee: Jeff Servinski
TV announcers (BTN): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Anthony Herron (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter PUR – Arhmad Branch 49-yard pass from Ryan Browne (Spencer Porath kick), 14:20. Boilermakers 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:36. PUR – Ryan Browne 5-yard run (Spencer Porath kick), 9:47. Boilermakers 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:55. Second quarter PUR – Devin Mockobee 4-yard run (Spencer Porath kick), 10:21. Boilermakers 21–0. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 5:26. Third quarter PUR – Michael Jackson III 14-yard pass from Ryan Browne (Spencer Porath kick), 4:40. Boilermakers 28–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:38. Fourth quarter PUR – Spencer Porath 28-yard field goal, 9:59. Boilermakers 31–0. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 5:01.

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First quarter

PUR – Arhmad Branch 49-yard pass from Ryan Browne (Spencer Porath kick), 14:20. Boilermakers 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:36.
PUR – Ryan Browne 5-yard run (Spencer Porath kick), 9:47. Boilermakers 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:55.

Second quarter

PUR – Devin Mockobee 4-yard run (Spencer Porath kick), 10:21. Boilermakers 21–0. Drive: 13 plays, 91 yards, 5:26.

Third quarter

PUR – Michael Jackson III 14-yard pass from Ryan Browne (Spencer Porath kick), 4:40. Boilermakers 28–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:38.

Fourth quarter

PUR – Spencer Porath 28-yard field goal, 9:59. Boilermakers 31–0. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 5:01.

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	PUR
First downs	13	23
Plays–yards	52–203	59–433
Rushes–yards	36–116	30–93
Passing yards	87	340
Passing: comp–att–int	10–16–0	20–29–0
Turnovers	0	0
Time of possession	33:40	26:20

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	10/16, 87 yards
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	22 carries, 63 yards
	Receiving	Elijah Jackson	1 reception, 37 yards
Purdue	Passing	Ryan Browne	18/26, 311 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Devin Mockobee	14 carries, 59 yds, TD
	Receiving	Arhmad Branch	3 receptions, 101 yards, TD

at Auburn

Ball State Cardinals (0–1) at Auburn Tigers (1–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	0	3	0	3
Tigers	14	7	7	14	42

at Jordan-Hare Stadium • Auburn, Alabama

Date: September 6
Game time: 6:30 PM CDT
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C)
Game attendance: 88,043
Referee: Matt Loeffler
TV announcers (ESPNU): Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Lauren Sisler (sideline reporter)

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Game information
First quarter AUB – Jeremiah Cobb 46-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 4:15. Auburn 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:42. AUB – Eric Singleton Jr. 30-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 0:44. Auburn 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:11. Second quarter AUB – Horatio Fields 11-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 0:37. Auburn 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:14. Third quarter AUB – Jeremiah Cobb 45-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 7:32. Auburn 28–0. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:40. BSU – Carson Holmer 22-yard field goal, 1:04. Auburn 28–3. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:50. Fourth quarter AUB – Eric Singleton Jr. 13-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 12:22. Auburn 35–3. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:36. AUB – Durell Robinson 54-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 5:13. Auburn 42–3. Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 0:10.

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First quarter

AUB – Jeremiah Cobb 46-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 4:15. Auburn 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:42.
AUB – Eric Singleton Jr. 30-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 0:44. Auburn 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:11.

Second quarter

AUB – Horatio Fields 11-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 0:37. Auburn 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 3:14.

Third quarter

AUB – Jeremiah Cobb 45-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 7:32. Auburn 28–0. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:40.
BSU – Carson Holmer 22-yard field goal, 1:04. Auburn 28–3. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 3:50.

Fourth quarter

AUB – Eric Singleton Jr. 13-yard pass from Jackson Arnold (Alex McPherson kick), 12:22. Auburn 35–3. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:36.
AUB – Durell Robinson 54-yard run (Alex McPherson kick), 5:13. Auburn 42–3. Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 0:10.

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Statistics	BSU	AUB
First downs	6	27
Plays–yards	49–68	67–495
Rushes–yards	33–-3	34–224
Passing yards	71	271
Passing: comp–att–int	10–16–0	26–33–0
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	30:15	29:45

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	10/16, 71 yards
	Rushing	Qua Ashley	12 carries, 10 yards
	Receiving	Eric Weatherly	5 receptions, 42 yards
Auburn	Passing	Jackson Arnold	24/28, 251 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Jeremiah Cobb	11 carries, 121 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Cam Coleman	7 receptions, 77 yards

No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire

No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire Wildcats (2–0) at Ball State Cardinals (0–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 23 (FCS) Wildcats	14	7	3	5	29
Cardinals	14	14	6	0	34

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

Date: September 13
Game time: 2:00 PM EDT
Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: SW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
Game attendance: 10,512
Referee: Rick Warne
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jack Kizer (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter UNH – Brendan Tighe 30-yard blocked punt return (Nick Reed kick), 13:53. Wildcats 7–0. BALL – Kiael Kelly 40-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 10:48. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:57. UNH – Chase Wilson 13-yard pass from Matt Vezza (Nick Reed kick), 5:22. Wildcats 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:27. BALL – Qua Ashley 43-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 4:29. Tied 14–14. Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:53. Second quarter BALL – Qua Ashley 72-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 7:12. Cardinals 21–14. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:42. UNH – Matt Vezza 2-yard run (Nick Reed kick), 1:47. Tied 21–21. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:25. BALL – Kameron Anthony 10-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 0:20. Cardinals 28–21. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:27. Third quarter BALL – Qua Ashley 27-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (pass failed), 9:56. Cardinals 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:02. UNH – Nick Reed 52-yard field goal, 3:46. Cardinals 34–24. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 6:04. Fourth quarter UNH – Team Safety, 8:10. Cardinals 34–26. UNH – Nick Reed 29-yard field goal, 4:16. Cardinals 34–29. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:46.

Game information

First quarter

UNH – Brendan Tighe 30-yard blocked punt return (Nick Reed kick), 13:53. Wildcats 7–0.
BALL – Kiael Kelly 40-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 10:48. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 2:57.
UNH – Chase Wilson 13-yard pass from Matt Vezza (Nick Reed kick), 5:22. Wildcats 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:27.
BALL – Qua Ashley 43-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 4:29. Tied 14–14. Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 0:53.

Second quarter

BALL – Qua Ashley 72-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 7:12. Cardinals 21–14. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:42.
UNH – Matt Vezza 2-yard run (Nick Reed kick), 1:47. Tied 21–21. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:25.
BALL – Kameron Anthony 10-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 0:20. Cardinals 28–21. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:27.

Third quarter

BALL – Qua Ashley 27-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (pass failed), 9:56. Cardinals 34–21. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:02.
UNH – Nick Reed 52-yard field goal, 3:46. Cardinals 34–24. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 6:04.

Fourth quarter

UNH – Team Safety, 8:10. Cardinals 34–26.
UNH – Nick Reed 29-yard field goal, 4:16. Cardinals 34–29. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:46.

More information Statistics, UNH ...

Statistics	UNH	BALL
First downs	22	21
Plays–yards	79–391	51–413
Rushes–yards	34–132	36–308
Passing yards	259	105
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	25–45–0	9–15–1
Turnovers	0	2
Time of possession	38:05	21:55

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
New Hampshire	Passing	Matt Vezza	25/44, 259 yards, TD
	Rushing	Matt Vezza	16 carries, 78 yards, TD
	Receiving	Caleb Burke	7 receptions, 89 yards
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	9/15, 105 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Qua Ashley	12 carries, 154 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Qua Ashley	2 receptions, 33 yards, TD

at UConn

Ball State Cardinals (1–2) at UConn Huskies (1–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	7	3	15	25
Huskies	10	0	7	14	31

at Rentschler Field • East Hartford, Connecticut

Date: September 20
Game time: 3:30 PM EDT
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: N at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
Game attendance: 25,025
Referee: Garrett Dickerson
TV announcers (CBSSN): Fran Charles (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (analyst) & Hailey Sutton (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter CONN - Chris Freeman 30-yard field goal, 9:48. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 01:47. CONN - Skyler Bell 2-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 2:30. Huskies 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 05:36. Second quarter BALL - Kiael Kelly 19-yard pass from Qian Magwood (Carson Holmer kick), 14:53. Huskies 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 02:32. Third quarter CONN - Terrence Smith 1-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 6:04. Huskies 17–7. Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 05:45. BALL - Carson Holmer 23-yard field goal, 0:37. Huskies 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 05:27. Fourth quarter CONN - Cam Edwards 32-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 10:24. Huskies 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 05:09. BALL - Qua Ashley 1-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 3:28. Huskies 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 03:10. CONN - Cam Edwards 67-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 1:50. Huskies 31–17. Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 01:35. BALL - Dahya Patel 11-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Kiael Kelly–Koby Gross pass), 0:09. Huskies 31–25. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 01:30.

Game information

First quarter

CONN - Chris Freeman 30-yard field goal, 9:48. Huskies 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 01:47.
CONN - Skyler Bell 2-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 2:30. Huskies 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 05:36.

Second quarter

BALL - Kiael Kelly 19-yard pass from Qian Magwood (Carson Holmer kick), 14:53. Huskies 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 02:32.

Third quarter

CONN - Terrence Smith 1-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 6:04. Huskies 17–7. Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 05:45.
BALL - Carson Holmer 23-yard field goal, 0:37. Huskies 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 05:27.

Fourth quarter

CONN - Cam Edwards 32-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 10:24. Huskies 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 05:09.
BALL - Qua Ashley 1-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 3:28. Huskies 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 03:10.
CONN - Cam Edwards 67-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 1:50. Huskies 31–17. Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 01:35.
BALL - Dahya Patel 11-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Kiael Kelly–Koby Gross pass), 0:09. Huskies 31–25. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 01:30.

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	CONN
First downs	19	17
Plays–yards	62–404	67–398
Rushes–yards	37–176	37–217
Passing yards	228	181
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18-25-1	20-30-0
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	27:44	32:16

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	17/24, 209 yards, TD
	Rushing	Qua Ashley	18 carries, 86 yards, TD
	Receiving	Donovan Hamilton	7 receptions, 61 yards
UConn	Passing	Joe Fagnano	20/30, 181 yards, TD
	Rushing	Cam Edwards	24 carries, 194 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Skyler Bell	14 receptions, 113 yards, TD

Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (3–2) at Ball State Cardinals (1–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bobcats	7	7	0	0	14
Cardinals	0	0	10	10	20

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

Date: October 4
Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: SW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
Game attendance: 8,427
Referee: Chris La Mange
TV announcers (CBSSN): Fran Charles (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (04:39) OHIO – Duncan Brune 1-yard run (David Dellenbach kick), 5 plays, 50 yards, 1:58 OHIO 7–0 Second quarter (03:24) OHIO – Rodney Harris II 23-yard pass from Parker Navarro (David Dellenbach kick), 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:57; OHIO 14–0 Third quarter (07:05) BALL – Kiael Kelly 13-yard run (Carson Holmer Kick), 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:27; OHIO 14–7 (00:25) BALL – Carson Holmer 22-yard field goal, 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:23; OHIO 14–10 Fourth quarter (08:39) BALL – -1-yard team safety; OHIO 14–12 (00:57) BALL – Qian Magwood 43-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Kiael Kelly Pass to Donovan Hamilton), 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:07; BALL 20–14

Game information

First quarter

(04:39) OHIO – Duncan Brune 1-yard run (David Dellenbach kick), 5 plays, 50 yards, 1:58 OHIO 7–0

Second quarter

(03:24) OHIO – Rodney Harris II 23-yard pass from Parker Navarro (David Dellenbach kick), 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:57; OHIO 14–0

Third quarter

(07:05) BALL – Kiael Kelly 13-yard run (Carson Holmer Kick), 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:27; OHIO 14–7
(00:25) BALL – Carson Holmer 22-yard field goal, 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:23; OHIO 14–10

Fourth quarter

(08:39) BALL – -1-yard team safety; OHIO 14–12
(00:57) BALL – Qian Magwood 43-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Kiael Kelly Pass to Donovan Hamilton), 9 plays, 70 yards, 2:07; BALL 20–14

More information Statistics, OHIO ...

Statistics	OHIO	BALL
First downs	18	20
Plays–yards	66–356	75–357
Rushes–yards	37–168	42–172
Passing yards	188	185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	16–29–0	17–33–0
Turnovers	0	0
Time of possession	28:09	31:51

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ohio	Passing	Parker Navarro	16/29, 188 yards, TD
	Rushing	Parker Navarro	13 carries, 77 yards
	Receiving	Chase Hendricks	8 receptions, 104 yards
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	17/33, 185 yards
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	29 carries, 66 yards, TD
	Receiving	Qian Magwood	4 receptions, 92 yards, TD

at Western Michigan

Ball State Cardinals (2–3) at Western Michigan Broncos (3–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	0	0	0	0
Broncos	7	14	7	14	42

at Waldo Stadium • Kalamazoo, Michigan

Date: October 11
Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: NE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
Game attendance: 20,032
Referee: Billy Williams
TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (1:56) WMU – Ofa Mataele 1-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:22; Western Michigan 7-0) Second quarter (13:47) WMU – Michael Brescia 5-yard pass from Broc Lowry, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:28; Western Michigan 14-0) (8:16) WMU – Jalen Buckley 2-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:39; Western Michigan 21-0) Third quarter (7:59) WMU – Aveion Chenault 14-yard pass from Broc Lowry, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:25; Western Michigan 28-0) Fourth quarter (8:26) WMU – Broc Lowry 37-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:25; Western Michigan 35-0) (3:42) WMU – Cade Conley 1-yard pass from Brady Jones, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 4:09; Western Michigan 42-0)

Game information

First quarter

(1:56) WMU – Ofa Mataele 1-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:22; Western Michigan 7-0)

Second quarter

(13:47) WMU – Michael Brescia 5-yard pass from Broc Lowry, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:28; Western Michigan 14-0)
(8:16) WMU – Jalen Buckley 2-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:39; Western Michigan 21-0)

Third quarter

(7:59) WMU – Aveion Chenault 14-yard pass from Broc Lowry, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:25; Western Michigan 28-0)

Fourth quarter

(8:26) WMU – Broc Lowry 37-yard run, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:25; Western Michigan 35-0)
(3:42) WMU – Cade Conley 1-yard pass from Brady Jones, Palmer Domschke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 4:09; Western Michigan 42-0)

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	WMU
First downs	5	25
Plays–yards	50–88	73–461
Rushes–yards	27–20	44–219
Passing yards	68	242
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	13–23–0	24–29–1
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	24:23	35:37

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	13/22, 68 yards
	Rushing	Qua Ashley	6 carries, 17 yards
	Receiving	Qian Magwood	3 receptions, 26 yards
Western Michigan	Passing	Broc Lowry	23/27, 241 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Broc Lowry	13 carries, 108 yards, TD
	Receiving	Talique Williams	5 receptions, 55 yards

Akron

Akron Zips (2–5) at Ball State Cardinals (2–4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Zips	8	7	10	3	28
Cardinals	14	0	14	14	42

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

Date: October 18
Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Cloudy, 81 degrees
Game attendance: 12,248
Referee: Andrew Speciale
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter AKR – Israel Polk 19-yard pass from Ben Finley (Michael Johnson Jr–Max Whisner pass), 11:42. Zips 8–0. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:56. BALL – Kiael Kelly 3-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 6:13. Zips 8–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:29. BALL – Kiael Kelly 26-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 0:45. Cardinals 14–8. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 4:31. Second quarter AKR – Kyan Mason 37-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 1:26. Zips 15–14. Drive: 10 plays, 96 yards, 2:52. Third quarter BALL – Qua Ashley 69-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 9:54. Cardinals 21–15. Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:54. AKR – Matthew Schramm 29-yard field goal, 7:28. Cardinals 21–18. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 2:26. BALL – Koby Gross 29-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 5:52. Cardinals 28–18. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:36. AKR – Israel Polk 4-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 0:24. Cardinals 28–25. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:16. Fourth quarter BALL – Kiael Kelly 1-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 10:43. Cardinals 35–25. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:41. AKR – Matthew Schramm 19-yard field goal, 5:47. Cardinals 35–28. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:56. BALL – TJ Horton 90-yard kickoff return (Carson Holmer kick), 5:34. Cardinals 42–28.

Game information

First quarter

AKR – Israel Polk 19-yard pass from Ben Finley (Michael Johnson Jr–Max Whisner pass), 11:42. Zips 8–0. Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:56.
BALL – Kiael Kelly 3-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 6:13. Zips 8–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:29.
BALL – Kiael Kelly 26-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 0:45. Cardinals 14–8. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 4:31.

Second quarter

AKR – Kyan Mason 37-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 1:26. Zips 15–14. Drive: 10 plays, 96 yards, 2:52.

Third quarter

BALL – Qua Ashley 69-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 9:54. Cardinals 21–15. Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:54.
AKR – Matthew Schramm 29-yard field goal, 7:28. Cardinals 21–18. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 2:26.
BALL – Koby Gross 29-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 5:52. Cardinals 28–18. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:36.
AKR – Israel Polk 4-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 0:24. Cardinals 28–25. Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:16.

Fourth quarter

BALL – Kiael Kelly 1-yard run (Carson Holmer kick), 10:43. Cardinals 35–25. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:41.
AKR – Matthew Schramm 19-yard field goal, 5:47. Cardinals 35–28. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:56.
BALL – TJ Horton 90-yard kickoff return (Carson Holmer kick), 5:34. Cardinals 42–28.

More information Statistics, AKR ...

Statistics	AKR	BALL
First downs	24	17
Plays–yards	75–419	65–374
Rushes–yards	35–128	45–216
Passing yards	291	158
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	22–40–2	11–20–1
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	28:08	31:52

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Akron	Passing	Ben Finley	22/40, 291 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Jordan Gant	19 carries, 94 yards
	Receiving	Tim Grear Jr.	4 receptions, 87 yards
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	10/19, 121 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Qua Ashley	20 carries, 143 yards, TD
	Receiving	Koby Gross	3 receptions, 81 yards, TD

at Northern Illinois (Bronze Stalk Trophy)

Ball State Cardinals (3–4) at Northern Illinois Huskies (1–6) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	7	0	0	7
Huskies	7	0	7	7	21

at Huskie Stadium • DeKalb, Illinois

Date: October 25
Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Wind: NW at 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
Game attendance: 10,124
Referee: Chris La Mange
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter NIU – Telly Johnson Jr. 53-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 11:41. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:08. Second quarter BALL – Drew Cassens 1-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 13:30. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:13. Third quarter NIU – Josh Holst 7-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 7:26. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 15 plays, 78 yards, 7:30. Fourth quarter NIU – DeAree Rogers 14-yard pass from Josh Holst (Andrew Glass kick), 13:59. Huskies 21–7. Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 1:25.

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First quarter

NIU – Telly Johnson Jr. 53-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 11:41. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 1:08.

Second quarter

BALL – Drew Cassens 1-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (Carson Holmer kick), 13:30. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:13.

Third quarter

NIU – Josh Holst 7-yard run (Andrew Glass kick), 7:26. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 15 plays, 78 yards, 7:30.

Fourth quarter

NIU – DeAree Rogers 14-yard pass from Josh Holst (Andrew Glass kick), 13:59. Huskies 21–7. Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 1:25.

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	NIU
First downs	15	17
Plays–yards	66–275	68–370
Rushes–yards	43–139	57–305
Passing yards	136	65
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	10-23-2	6-11-1
Turnovers	3	3
Time of possession	29:30	30:30

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	10/23, 136 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	27 carries, 86 yards
	Receiving	Ty Robinson	3 receptions, 37 yards
Northern Illinois	Passing	Josh Holst	6/11, 65 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Chavon Wright	27 carries, 166 yards
	Receiving	DeAree Rogers	3 receptions, 43 yards, TD

Kent State

Kent State Golden Flashes (3–5) at Ball State Cardinals (3–5) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Golden Flashes	0	3	7	3	13
Cardinals	3	7	0	7	17

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

Date: November 5
Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C) • Wind: NW at 17 miles per hour (27 km/h)
Game attendance: 5,225
Referee: Rick Warne
TV announcers (ESPNU): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (11:59) BALL – DC Pippin 25-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:54; Ball State 3–0) Second quarter (13:31) BALL – TJ Horton 1-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 6:34; Ball State 10–0) (6:18) KENT – Will Hryszko 39-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 7:06; Ball State 10–3) Third quarter (4:42) KENT – Donovan Delaney Jr. 4-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 0:40; Tied 10–10) Fourth quarter (11:07) KENT – Will Hryszko 28-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:28; Kent State 13–10) (1:53) BALL – Kameron Anthony 29-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:52; Ball State 17–13)

Game information

First quarter

(11:59) BALL – DC Pippin 25-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:54; Ball State 3–0)

Second quarter

(13:31) BALL – TJ Horton 1-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 6:34; Ball State 10–0)
(6:18) KENT – Will Hryszko 39-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 7:06; Ball State 10–3)

Third quarter

(4:42) KENT – Donovan Delaney Jr. 4-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, 0:40; Tied 10–10)

Fourth quarter

(11:07) KENT – Will Hryszko 28-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:28; Kent State 13–10)
(1:53) BALL – Kameron Anthony 29-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:52; Ball State 17–13)

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Statistics	KENT	BALL
First downs	14	15
Plays–yards	61–301	62–238
Rushes–yards	33–89	33–65
Passing yards	212	173
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–28–1	17–29–0
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	27:42	32:18

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Kent State	Passing	Dru DeShields	15/27, 212 yards
	Rushing	Gavin Garcia	12 carries, 59 yards
	Receiving	Wayne Harris	5 receptions, 87 yards
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	17/29, 173 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	21 carries, 53 yards
	Receiving	Kameron Anthony	2 receptions, 39 yards, TD

Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (3–7) at Ball State Cardinals (4–5) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Eagles	7	10	0	7	24
Cardinals	0	3	3	3	9

at Scheumann Stadium • Muncie, Indiana

Date: November 15
Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 8,430
Referee: Billy Williams
TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)

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First quarter EMU – Noah Kim 1-yard run (Rudy Kessinger kick), 9:19. Eagles 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:13. Second quarter BALL – DC Pippin 42-yard field goal, 12:16. Eagles 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 2:56. EMU – Jamarien Wheeler 43-yard pass from Noah Kim (Rudy Kessinger kick), 7:49. Eagles 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:30. EMU – Rudy Kessinger 43-yard field goal, 0:22. Eagles 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 1:10. Third quarter BALL – DC Pippin 25-yard field goal, 10:04. Eagles 17–6. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 4:06. Fourth quarter EMU – Tavierre Dunlap 36-yard run (Rudy Kessinger kick), 11:49. Eagles 24–6. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 3:07. BALL – DC Pippin 38-yard field goal, 9:13. Eagles 24–9. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:26.

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First quarter

EMU – Noah Kim 1-yard run (Rudy Kessinger kick), 9:19. Eagles 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:13.

Second quarter

BALL – DC Pippin 42-yard field goal, 12:16. Eagles 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 2:56.
EMU – Jamarien Wheeler 43-yard pass from Noah Kim (Rudy Kessinger kick), 7:49. Eagles 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:30.
EMU – Rudy Kessinger 43-yard field goal, 0:22. Eagles 17–3. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 1:10.

Third quarter

BALL – DC Pippin 25-yard field goal, 10:04. Eagles 17–6. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 4:06.

Fourth quarter

EMU – Tavierre Dunlap 36-yard run (Rudy Kessinger kick), 11:49. Eagles 24–6. Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 3:07.
BALL – DC Pippin 38-yard field goal, 9:13. Eagles 24–9. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 2:26.

More information Statistics, EMU ...

Statistics	EMU	BALL
First downs	21	13
Plays–yards	69–380	60–225
Rushes–yards	40–151	38–163
Passing yards	229	62
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–29–2	13–22–1
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	31:09	28:51

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Eastern Michigan	Passing	Noah Kim	18/29, 229 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Dontae McMillan	21 carries, 80 yards
	Receiving	Jamarien Wheeler	6 receptions, 131 yards, TD
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	13/22, 62 yards, INT
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	15 carries, 67 yards
	Receiving	Qian Magwood	1 reception, 19 yards

at Toledo

Ball State Cardinals (4–6) at Toledo Rockets (6–4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	3	0	6	9
Rockets	14	10	7	7	38

at Glass Bowl • Toledo, Ohio

Date: November 22
Game time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 15,127
Referee: Chris LaMange
TV announcers (ESPN+): Kelsie Kasper (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter TOL – Trayvon Rudolph 14-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 10:46. Rockets 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:35. TOL – Ryder Treadway 24-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 7:51. Rockets 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:09. Second quarter BALL – DC Pippin 47-yard field goal, 3:26. Rockets 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:21. TOL – Chip Trayanum 2-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick), 1:53. Rockets 21–3. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:29. TOL – Dylan Cunanan 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Rockets 24–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:21. Third quarter TOL – Junior Vandeross III 42-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 10:18. Rockets 31–3. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:02. Fourth quarter TOL – Junior Vandeross III 63-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 12:05. Rockets 38–3. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:42. BALL – Isaiah Thacker 15-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (DC Pippin kick failed), 3:43. Rockets 38–9. Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 4:50.

Game information

First quarter

TOL – Trayvon Rudolph 14-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 10:46. Rockets 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:35.
TOL – Ryder Treadway 24-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 7:51. Rockets 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:09.

Second quarter

BALL – DC Pippin 47-yard field goal, 3:26. Rockets 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:21.
TOL – Chip Trayanum 2-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick), 1:53. Rockets 21–3. Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:29.
TOL – Dylan Cunanan 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Rockets 24–3. Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 0:21.

Third quarter

TOL – Junior Vandeross III 42-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 10:18. Rockets 31–3. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:02.

Fourth quarter

TOL – Junior Vandeross III 63-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick), 12:05. Rockets 38–3. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:42.
BALL – Isaiah Thacker 15-yard pass from Kiael Kelly (DC Pippin kick failed), 3:43. Rockets 38–9. Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 4:50.

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	TOL
First downs	18	19
Plays–yards	79–335	57–404
Rushes–yards	46–106	30–186
Passing yards	229	218
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–33–2	15–27–2
Turnovers	3	2
Time of possession	37:04	22:56

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	14/31, 189 yards, TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Jalen Bonds	16 carries, 58 yards
	Receiving	Jalen Bonds	1 reception, 54 yards
Toledo	Passing	Tucker Gleason	15/24, 218 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Chip Trayanum	15 carries, 128 yards, TD
	Receiving	Junior Vandeross III	7 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

at Miami (OH)

Ball State Cardinals (4–7) at Miami RedHawks (6–5) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	10	0	0	14	24
RedHawks	21	10	7	7	45

at Yager Stadium • Oxford, Ohio

Date: November 29
Game weather: Cloudy
Game attendance: 11,137
Referee: Marcel Kerr
TV announcers (CBSSN): Fran Charles (play-by-play) and Taylor McHargue (analyst)

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Game information

First quarter

(9:07) M-OH – Braylon Isom 23-yard pass from Thomas Gotkowski, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:58; Miami (OH) 7-0)
(8:12) BALL – Jalen Bonds 2-yard run, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 0:55; 7-7)
(6:26) M-OH – Braylon Isom 10-yard pass from Thomas Gotkowski, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:39; Miami (OH) 14-7)
(2:30) BALL – DC Pippin 43-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards, 3:49; Miami (OH) 14-10)
(0:21) M-OH – Jordan Brunson 12-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, 2:00; Miami (OH) 21-10)

Second quarter

(10:09) M-OH – Kam Perry 55-yard pass from Thomas Gotkowski, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:08; Miami (OH) 28-10)
(0:14) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 33-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 3:20; Miami (OH) 31-10)

Third quarter

(7:34) M-OH – D'Shawntae Jones 1-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 5:05; Miami (OH) 38-10)

Fourth quarter

(7:44) BALL – Qua Ashley 2-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 5:13; Miami (OH) 38-17)
(2:11) M-OH – Jermaine Agee 0-yard fumble recovery, Kellan McLaughlin kick (Drive: 2 plays, -14 yards, 0:28; Miami (OH) 45-17)
(1:16) BALL – Eric Weatherly 35-yard pass from Kiael Kelly, DC Pippin kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; Miami (OH) 45-25)

More information Statistics, BALL ...

Statistics	BALL	M-OH
First downs	15	23
Plays–yards	59–280	66–458
Rushes–yards	36–103	42–232
Passing yards	177	226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	14-23-0	12-24-0
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	27:26	32:34

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Ball State	Passing	Kiael Kelly	14/23, 177 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Kiael Kelly	16 carries, 61 yards
	Receiving	Donovan Hamilton	4 receptions, 72 yards
Miami (OH)	Passing	Thomas Gotkowski	12/24, 226 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Jordan Brunson	14 carries, 54 yards, TD
	Receiving	Cole Weaver	5 receptions, 66 yards

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