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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.

Record4–8 (3–5 MAC)
Headcoach
OffensiveschemeMultiple
Quick facts Ball State Cardinals football, Conference ...
2025 Ball State Cardinals football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record4–8 (3–5 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinatorJeff Knowles (2nd season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumScheumann Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
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
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Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...
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
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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

More information Name, New Position ...
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]
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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 ...
MAC Coaches poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
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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Coaches poll (MAC Championship)
Predicted finish Team Votes
1Toledo6
2Miami4
3Ohio3
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3012:00 p.m.at Purdue*BTNL 0–3153,994
September 67:30 p.m.at Auburn*ESPNUL 3–4288,043
September 132:00 p.m.No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire*ESPN+W 34–2910,512
September 203:30 p.m.at UConn*CBSSNL 25–3125,025
October 412:00 p.m.Ohio
  • Scheumann Stadium
  • Muncie, IN
CBSSNW 20–148,427
October 113:30 p.m.at Western MichiganESPN+L 0–4220,032
October 183:30 p.m.Akron
  • Scheumann Stadium
  • Muncie, IN
ESPN+W 42–2812,248
October 252:30 p.m.at Northern IllinoisESPN+L 7–2110,124
November 57:00 p.m.Kent State
  • Scheumann Stadium
  • Muncie, IN
ESPNUW 17–135,225
November 1512:00 p.m.Eastern Michigan
  • Scheumann Stadium
  • Muncie, IN
ESPN+L 9–248,430
November 222:00 p.m.at ToledoESPN+L 9–3815,127
November 2912:00 p.m.at Miami (OH)CBSSNL 24–4511,137
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Game summaries

at Purdue

Ball State Cardinals (0–0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 0 000
Boilermakers 14 7 7331
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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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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLPUR
First downs1323
Plays–yards52–20359–433
Rushes–yards36–11630–93
Passing yards87340
Passing: comp–att–int10–16–020–29–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession33:4026:20
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
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
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at Auburn

Ball State Cardinals (0–1) at Auburn Tigers (1–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 0 303
Tigers 14 7 71442
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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
Second quarter
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
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More information Statistics, BSU ...
StatisticsBSUAUB
First downs627
Plays–yards49–6867–495
Rushes–yards33–-334–224
Passing yards71271
Passing: comp–att–int10–16–026–33–0
Turnovers11
Time of possession30:1529:45
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly10/16, 71 yards
RushingQua Ashley12 carries, 10 yards
ReceivingEric Weatherly5 receptions, 42 yards
AuburnPassingJackson Arnold24/28, 251 yards, 3 TD
RushingJeremiah Cobb11 carries, 121 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingCam Coleman7 receptions, 77 yards
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No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire

No. 23 (FCS) New Hampshire Wildcats (2–0) at Ball State Cardinals (0–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 23 (FCS) Wildcats 14 7 3529
Cardinals 14 14 6034
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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.
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More information Statistics, UNH ...
StatisticsUNHBALL
First downs2221
Plays–yards79–39151–413
Rushes–yards34–13236–308
Passing yards259105
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–45–09–15–1
Turnovers02
Time of possession38:0521:55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New HampshirePassingMatt Vezza25/44, 259 yards, TD
RushingMatt Vezza16 carries, 78 yards, TD
ReceivingCaleb Burke7 receptions, 89 yards
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly9/15, 105 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingQua Ashley12 carries, 154 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingQua Ashley2 receptions, 33 yards, TD
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at UConn

Ball State Cardinals (1–2) at UConn Huskies (1–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 7 31525
Huskies 10 0 71431
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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.
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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLCONN
First downs1917
Plays–yards62–40467–398
Rushes–yards37–17637–217
Passing yards228181
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18-25-120-30-0
Turnovers10
Time of possession27:4432:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly17/24, 209 yards, TD
RushingQua Ashley18 carries, 86 yards, TD
ReceivingDonovan Hamilton7 receptions, 61 yards
UConnPassingJoe Fagnano20/30, 181 yards, TD
RushingCam Edwards24 carries, 194 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingSkyler Bell14 receptions, 113 yards, TD
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Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (3–2) at Ball State Cardinals (1–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bobcats 7 7 0014
Cardinals 0 0 101020
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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
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More information Statistics, OHIO ...
StatisticsOHIOBALL
First downs1820
Plays–yards66–35675–357
Rushes–yards37–16842–172
Passing yards188185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–29–017–33–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession28:0931:51
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing Parker Navarro 16/29, 188 yards, TD
Rushing Parker Navarro 13 carries, 77 yards
Receiving Chase Hendricks 8 receptions, 104 yards
Ball StatePassing Kiael Kelly 17/33, 185 yards
Rushing Kiael Kelly 29 carries, 66 yards, TD
Receiving Qian Magwood 4 receptions, 92 yards, TD
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at Western Michigan

Ball State Cardinals (2–3) at Western Michigan Broncos (3–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 0 000
Broncos 7 14 71442
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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)
More information Game information ...
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)
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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLWMU
First downs525
Plays–yards50–8873–461
Rushes–yards27–2044–219
Passing yards68242
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–23–024–29–1
Turnovers22
Time of possession24:2335:37
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly13/22, 68 yards
RushingQua Ashley6 carries, 17 yards
ReceivingQian Magwood3 receptions, 26 yards
Western MichiganPassingBroc Lowry23/27, 241 yards, 2 TD
RushingBroc Lowry13 carries, 108 yards, TD
ReceivingTalique Williams5 receptions, 55 yards
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Akron

Akron Zips (2–5) at Ball State Cardinals (2–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 8 7 10328
Cardinals 14 0 141442
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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)
More information Game information ...
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.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRBALL
First downs2417
Plays–yards75–41965–374
Rushes–yards35–12845–216
Passing yards291158
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–40–211–20–1
Turnovers22
Time of possession28:0831:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley22/40, 291 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingJordan Gant19 carries, 94 yards
ReceivingTim Grear Jr.4 receptions, 87 yards
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly10/19, 121 yards, TD, INT
RushingQua Ashley20 carries, 143 yards, TD
ReceivingKoby Gross3 receptions, 81 yards, TD
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at Northern Illinois (Bronze Stalk Trophy)

Ball State Cardinals (3–4) at Northern Illinois Huskies (1–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 7 007
Huskies 7 0 7721
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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)
More information Game information ...
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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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLNIU
First downs1517
Plays–yards66–27568–370
Rushes–yards43–13957–305
Passing yards13665
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10-23-26-11-1
Turnovers33
Time of possession29:3030:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly10/23, 136 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingKiael Kelly27 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingTy Robinson3 receptions, 37 yards
Northern IllinoisPassingJosh Holst6/11, 65 yards, TD, INT
RushingChavon Wright27 carries, 166 yards
ReceivingDeAree Rogers3 receptions, 43 yards, TD
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Kent State

Kent State Golden Flashes (3–5) at Ball State Cardinals (3–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Flashes 0 3 7313
Cardinals 3 7 0717
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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)
More information Game information ...
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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More information Statistics, KENT ...
StatisticsKENTBALL
First downs1415
Plays–yards61–30162–238
Rushes–yards33–8933–65
Passing yards212173
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–28–117–29–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession27:4232:18
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassingDru DeShields15/27, 212 yards
RushingGavin Garcia12 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingWayne Harris5 receptions, 87 yards
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly17/29, 173 yards, 2 TD
RushingKiael Kelly21 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingKameron Anthony2 receptions, 39 yards, TD
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Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (3–7) at Ball State Cardinals (4–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Eagles 7 10 0724
Cardinals 0 3 339
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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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StatisticsEMUBALL
First downs2113
Plays–yards69–38060–225
Rushes–yards40–15138–163
Passing yards22962
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–29–213–22–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession31:0928:51
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern MichiganPassingNoah Kim18/29, 229 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDontae McMillan21 carries, 80 yards
ReceivingJamarien Wheeler6 receptions, 131 yards, TD
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly13/22, 62 yards, INT
RushingKiael Kelly15 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingQian Magwood1 reception, 19 yards
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at Toledo

Ball State Cardinals (4–6) at Toledo Rockets (6–4) – Game summary
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 3 069
Rockets 14 10 7738
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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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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.
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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLTOL
First downs1819
Plays–yards79–33557–404
Rushes–yards46–10630–186
Passing yards229218
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–33–215–27–2
Turnovers32
Time of possession37:0422:56
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly14/31, 189 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJalen Bonds16 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingJalen Bonds1 reception, 54 yards
ToledoPassingTucker Gleason15/24, 218 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RushingChip Trayanum15 carries, 128 yards, TD
ReceivingJunior Vandeross III7 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD
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at Miami (OH)

Ball State Cardinals (4–7) at Miami RedHawks (6–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 10 0 01424
RedHawks 21 10 7745
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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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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)
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More information Statistics, BALL ...
StatisticsBALLM-OH
First downs1523
Plays–yards59–28066–458
Rushes–yards36–10342–232
Passing yards177226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14-23-012-24-0
Turnovers10
Time of possession27:2632:34
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassingKiael Kelly14/23, 177 yards, 2 TD
RushingKiael Kelly16 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingDonovan Hamilton4 receptions, 72 yards
Miami (OH)PassingThomas Gotkowski12/24, 226 yards, 3 TD
RushingJordan Brunson14 carries, 54 yards, TD
ReceivingCole Weaver5 receptions, 66 yards
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