Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders

367
C. SampsonQB
30/43, 2 TD, 1 INT
367

188
D. PlittQB
17/28, 2 TD
188

37
M. WanzaRB
8 CAR
37

93
W. JonesRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
93

237
D. HoustonWR
12 REC, 2 TD
237

137
J. HallWR
8 REC, 2 TD
137

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2
T. WoodardDE
2

14
M. LawsonDB
9 SOLO
14

9
J. ThomasLB
2 SOLO
9
Team Stats
437
Total Yards
404
1
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
18
7-73
Penalties
5-26
3/13
3rd Down
5/15
0/2
4th Down
2/2
31:02
Possession
28:58
Game Information
Muncie, IN

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Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
8:24 - 1st
0
WIU
7
BALL
Justin Hall 49 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:05
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
1:58 - 2nd
7
WIU
7
BALL
Tony Tate 1 Yd Run (Mason Laramie Kick)
13 plays, 96 yards, 6:55
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:29 - 3rd
7
WIU
14
BALL
Will Jones 21 Yd Run (Jake Chanove Kick)
10 plays, 68 yards, 4:27
Touchdown
10:17 - 3rd
14
WIU
14
BALL
Dennis Houston 75 Yd pass from Connor Sampson (Mason Laramie Kick)
1 play, 75 yards, 0:12
Touchdown
8:41 - 3rd
14
WIU
21
BALL
Justin Hall 48 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
4 plays, 69 yards, 1:31
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:33 - 4th
14
WIU
28
BALL
Carson Steele 37 Yd Run (Jake Chanove Kick)
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:32
Field Goal
2:50 - 4th
14
WIU
31
BALL
Jake Chanove 35 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 57 yards, 4:17
Touchdown
1:19 - 4th
21
WIU
31
BALL
Dennis Houston 3 Yd pass from Connor Sampson (Mason Laramie Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:31
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
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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8h

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1d

Gregory, 4-star WR and No. 37 overall recruit in '27, chooses UCLA
Matthew Gregory, the No. 7 ranked wide out and No. 37 overall recruit in the SC Next 300 for the 2027 cycle, has committed to Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins.
2d
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