Central Michigan Chippewas @ Ball State Cardinals
6-5, 4-2 Away
31
6-5, 4-2 Away
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 | |
BALL | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
4-7, 1-3 Home
24
4-7, 1-3 Home
Game Leaders
327
K. SmithQB
23/42, 3 TD
327
281
J. LynchQB
23/38, 1 TD, 1 INT
281
61
O. SneedRB
19 CAR
61
78
C. WynnRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
78
110
J. HarperWR
8 REC, 1 TD
110
103
L. JohnsonWR
5 REC
103
1
D. BurnamDE
1
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None
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10
D. KressLB
0 SOLO
10
10
B. HainesLB
5 SOLO
10
Team Stats
437
Total Yards
355
0
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
20
0-0
Penalties
0-0
3/15
3rd Down
8/19
0/4
4th Down
0/3
16:24
Possession
19:49
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-15 | 8-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-4 | 0-3 |
| Total Yards | 437 | 355 |
| Passing | 327 | 337 |
| Comp/Att | 23/42 | 23/38 |
| Yards per pass | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 110 | 74 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Penalties | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 16:24 | 19:49 |
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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26m
Josh Heupel reflects on Tennessee's coaching changes, battle for starting QB
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1h
UK's Kenny Minchey explains why the SEC means more, making Lexington home
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