Ball State Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Game Leaders
Team Stats
519
Total Yards
342
1
Turnovers
4
28
1st Downs
17
3-18
Penalties
6-58
12/21
3rd Down
4/14
1/2
4th Down
2/4
35:28
Possession
24:32
Game Information
Mount Pleasant, MI

ESPNU

1st Quarter
Field Goal
10:24 - 1st
3
BALL
0
CMU
Jack Knight 35 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 36 yards, 1:38
Touchdown
2:42 - 1st
10
BALL
0
CMU
Yo'Heinz Tyler 20 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight Kick)
13 plays, 95 yards, 5:10
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 2nd
10
BALL
7
CMU
Kalil Pimpleton 38 Yd pass from Ty Brock (Marshall Meeder Kick)
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:49
Touchdown
4:40 - 2nd
17
BALL
7
CMU
Drew Plitt 12 Yd Run (Jack Knight Kick)
10 plays, 48 yards, 3:46
Touchdown
0:13 - 2nd
24
BALL
7
CMU
Dylan Koch 5 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight Kick)
8 plays, 54 yards, 2:39
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:13 - 3rd
24
BALL
14
CMU
Ty Brock 82 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
3 plays, 81 yards, 1:13
Touchdown
5:22 - 3rd
31
BALL
14
CMU
Will Jones 9 Yd Run (Jack Knight Kick)
3 plays, 28 yards, 0:46
Touchdown
1:14 - 3rd
38
BALL
14
CMU
Jalen McGaughy 39 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight Kick)
7 plays, 69 yards, 2:43
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:38 - 4th
45
BALL
14
CMU
Jalen McGaughy 34 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:16
Touchdown
8:54 - 4th
45
BALL
20
CMU
Hunter Buczkowski 7 Yd pass from Ty Brock (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
10 plays, 75 yards, 2:44
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| 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 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
NCAAF News

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7h

Cincinnati denies agent's claim it knew of Sorsby's gambling
Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA gambling rules.
3h

HC Ryan Day: Ohio State needs to be 'really good' in 4th quarter in '26
The Buckeyes know their upcoming schedule in 2026 will require superior late-game execution because of the opponents and how the previous season ended.
7h
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