Ball State Cardinals @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

178
R. NealQB
14/35, 2 TD
178

256
C. ThorsonQB
18/31, 3 TD, 1 INT
256

74
R. NealQB
16 CAR
74

184
J. JacksonRB
33 CAR
184

133
J. Williams-LambertWR
8 REC, 2 TD
133

108
D. VitaleFB
5 REC, 2 TD
108

0.5
O. IgbinosunDE
0.5

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13
B. IngleLB
7 SOLO
13

7
T. HenryS
7 SOLO
7
Team Stats
359
Total Yards
546
1
Turnovers
3
18
1st Downs
23
2-10
Penalties
8-57
5/16
3rd Down
13/22
0/0
4th Down
0/1
26:35
Possession
33:25
Game Information
Evanston, IL

BTN

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 18 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 | 13-22 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 359 | 546 |
| Passing | 178 | 256 |
| Comp/Att | 14/35 | 18/31 |
| Yards per pass | 5.1 | 8.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 181 | 290 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 57 |
| Yards per rush | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 8-57 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 26:35 | 33:25 |
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 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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