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Indiana at Ball State

Saturday, September 9, 2006

Indiana beat Ball State 24–⁠23. It was their third meeting; after it, Indiana led the series 3–⁠0.

AwayIndiana5–⁠7 in 2006
24
HomeBall State5–⁠7 in 2006
23

Final at Scheumann Stadium, MuncieAttendance 23,813

At kickoff
78°F, a few clouds, wind 7 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Delaware Co-Johnson Fd Airport (KMIE), 3 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana0714324
Ball State1490023

Standouts

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Player stats

Indiana

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kellen Lewis15/2822810
Graeme McFarland1/4-200
Nick Polk0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Kellen Lewis1288123
Josiah Sears434025
Demetrius McCray41508
Marcus Thigpen29013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Nick Polk246039
Jahkeen Gilmore243031
Andrew Means132032
Ray Fisher132032
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tracy Porter1200

Ball State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joey Lynch15/2424631
Nate Davis6/94300
RushingCarYdsTDLong
MiQuale Lewis71407
Dante Love2905
Larry Bostic8806
B.J. Hill3806
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Terry Moss4109141
Dante Love980032
Darius Hill250141
Larry Bostic447039

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

IndianaBall State
373Total yards330
226Passing yards293
147Rushing yards41
6.8Yards per pass8.8
5.1Yards per rush1.9
20First downs14
4–⁠14Third downs4–⁠12
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
0Turnovers1
9–⁠79Penalties7–⁠80
18:49Possession17:51

Efficiency

IndianaBall State
34%Success rate34%
0.12EPA per play−0.08
1.30Explosiveness0.96
0.07Rushing EPA−0.33
0.20Passing EPA0.03
32%Passing-down success24%
−0.08First-down EPA0.01
0.23Second-down EPA−0.41
0.33Third-down EPA0.02

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ball State 59% to win. Indiana won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Ball State end zoneIndiana end zone Ball StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ1 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 10 playsQ1 IndianaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 IndianaPunt, 3 playsQ1 Ball StateInterception, 4 playsQ1 IndianaMissed FG, 8 playsQ1 Ball StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IndianaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ball StateField goal, 6 playsQ2 IndianaTouchdown, 1 playQ2 Ball StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 IndianaPunt, 3 playsQ2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ2 IndianaEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 IndianaTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ3 Ball StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ3 IndianaTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 Ball StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 IndianaResult not recorded, 8 playsQ4 IndianaField goal, 9 playsQ4 Ball StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 IndianaPunt, 6 playsQ4 Ball StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 IndianaEnd of game, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Ball State drives left to right, Indiana right to left.
  1. Ball StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 0 yards
  2. Q1 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 10 plays, 80 yards
  3. Q1 IndianaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  4. Q1 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 52 yards
  5. Q1 IndianaPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  6. Q1 Ball StateInterception, 4 plays, 15 yards
  7. Q1 IndianaMissed FG, 8 plays, 48 yards
  8. Q1 Ball StatePunt, 3 plays, 18 yards
  9. Q2 IndianaPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  10. Q2 Ball StateField goal, 6 plays, 2 yards
  11. Q2 IndianaTouchdown, 1 play, 3 yards
  12. Q2 Ball StatePunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  13. Q2 IndianaPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  14. Q2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 55 yards
  15. Q2 IndianaEnd of half, 2 plays, 13 yards
  16. Q3 IndianaTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 69 yards
  17. Q3 Ball StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 60 yards
  18. Q3 IndianaTouchdown run, 6 plays, 71 yards
  19. Q3 Ball StatePunt, 4 plays, 35 yards
  20. Q3 IndianaResult not recorded, 8 plays, −37 yards
  21. Q4 IndianaField goal, 9 plays, 66 yards
  22. Q4 Ball StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  23. Q4 IndianaPunt, 6 plays, 4 yards
  24. Q4 Ball StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  25. Q4 IndianaEnd of game, 9 plays, 43 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Ball State 14, Indiana 0
Ball State Touchdown pass, 10 plays
14:381st & 10 at own 20Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Brad Salyer.
14:272nd & 10 at own 20Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Michael Steinhaus.
14:083rd & 10 at own 20Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 20 yards to the BalSt 40 for a 1ST down.
14:001st & 10 at own 40Larry Bostic rush for 6 yards to the BalSt 46 out-of-bounds.
13:572nd & 4 at own 46Dante Love rush for 5 yards to the Ind 49 for a 1ST down.
13:241st & 10 at opp 49Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 41 yards to the Ind 8 for a 1ST down.
12:461st & goal at opp 8Larry Bostic rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Ind 15.
12:062nd & goal at opp 15Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 9 yards to the Ind 6.
11:403rd & 0 at opp 6Indiana penalty 4 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
11:191st & goal at opp 2Larry Bostic rush for no gain to the Ind 2.
11:002nd & goal at opp 2Joey Lynch pass complete to Brad Salyer for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 6, Indiana 0
11:00Brian Jackson extra point GOOD.Ball State 7, Indiana 0
11:00Brian Jackson kickoff for 61 yards returned by Lance Bennett for 2 yards to the Ind 6 out-of-bounds, Indiana penalty personal foul, Ball St penalty personal foul offsetting.
Indiana Punt, 3 plays
10:061st & 10 at own 6Graeme McFarland pass complete to James Bailey for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 4.
9:282nd & 12 at own 4Bryan Payton rush for 7 yards to the Ind 11.
9:283rd & 5 at own 11Graeme McFarland pass incomplete to James Hardy, Indiana penalty illegal motion on James Hardy declined.
9:014th & 5 at own 11Tyson Beattie punt for 44 yards, returned by BJ Hill for 3 yards to the BalSt 48.
Ball State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
8:361st & 10 at own 48Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 32 yards to the Ind 20 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
8:231st & 10 at opp 20Miquale Lewis rush for 6 yards to the Ind 14 for a 1ST down, Indiana penalty 5 yard face mask accepted.
8:001st & goal at opp 9Miquale Lewis rush for 2 yards to the Ind 7.
7:302nd & goal at opp 7Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 13, Indiana 0
7:30Brian Jackson extra point GOOD.Ball State 14, Indiana 0
7:23Brian Jackson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Indiana Punt, 3 plays
6:401st & 10 at own 20Graeme McFarland rush for no gain to the Ind 20.
6:192nd & 10 at own 20Graeme McFarland pass incomplete to Andrew Means.
6:153rd & 10 at own 20Graeme McFarland pass incomplete.
6:004th & 10 at own 20Tyson Beattie punt for 41 yards, returned by BJ Hill for 20 yards to the Ind 41.
Ball State Interception, 4 plays
5:381st & 10 at opp 41Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 27 yards to the Ind 14 for a 1ST down.
5:101st & 10 at opp 14BJ Hill rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 16, Ball St penalty 8 yard holding accepted.
4:401st & 20 at opp 24BJ Hill rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 26.
4:092nd & 22 at opp 26Joey Lynch pass intercepted by Tracey Porter at the Ind 26, returned for 20 yards to the Ind 46.
Indiana Missed FG, 8 plays
3:421st & 10 at own 46Indiana penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
3:191st & 15 at own 41Kellen Lewis pass incomplete to Nick Polk.
3:002nd & 15 at own 41Kellen Lewis rush for 10 yards to the BalSt 49.
2:303rd & 5 at opp 49Kellen Lewis rush for 11 yards to the BalSt 38 for a 1ST down.
1:571st & 10 at opp 38Kellen Lewis pass complete to Jahkeen Gilmore for 31 yards to the BalSt 7 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & goal at opp 7Bryan Payton rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BalSt 9.
0:392nd & goal at opp 9Kellen Lewis rush for 3 yards to the BalSt 6.
0:303rd & goal at opp 6Kellen Lewis pass incomplete to James Hardy.
0:084th & 0 at opp 6Austin Starr 25 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Ball State 23, Indiana 7
Ball State Punt, 3 plays
14:541st & 10 at own 20Indiana penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
14:321st & 10 at own 35Larry Bostic rush for 3 yards to the BalSt 38.
14:092nd & 7 at own 38Nate Davis pass incomplete to Terry Moss.
14:043rd & 7 at own 38Nate Davis pass incomplete.
13:554th & 7 at own 38Chris Miller punt for 50 yards, fair catch by Lance Bennett at the Ind 12.
Indiana Punt, 3 plays
13:121st & 10 at own 12Marcus Thigpen rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Ind 8.
12:322nd & 14 at own 8Kellen Lewis pass complete to Marcus Thigpen for 6 yards to the Ind 14.
12:083rd & 8 at own 14Kellen Lewis pass incomplete to James Hardy, Indiana penalty holding on James Hardy declined.
12:004th & 8 at own 14Tyson Beattie punt for 23 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Ind 37.
Ball State Field goal, 6 plays
11:451st & 10 at opp 37Timeout BALL ST, clock 11:45.
11:181st & 10 at opp 37Nate Davis pass complete to Dante Love for 5 yards to the Ind 32.
10:552nd & 5 at opp 32Miquale Lewis rush for 7 yards to the Ind 25 for a 1ST down.
10:191st & 10 at opp 25Miquale Lewis rush for no gain to the Ind 25.
9:392nd & 10 at opp 25Miquale Lewis rush for a loss of 9 yards to the Ind 34.
8:573rd & 19 at opp 34Nate Davis pass complete to Dante Love for a loss of 1 yard to the Ind 35.
8:304th & 20 at opp 35Brian Jackson 52 yard field goal GOOD.Ball State 17, Indiana 0
8:15Brian Jackson kickoff for 65 yards returned by Marcus Thigpen for 100 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 17, Indiana 6
8:15Austin Starr extra point GOOD.Ball State 17, Indiana 7
8:00Austin Starr kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Punt, 3 plays
7:221st & 10 at own 20Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 4 yards to the BalSt 24.
6:492nd & 6 at own 24BJ Hill rush for 3 yards to the BalSt 27.
6:073rd & 3 at own 27Larry Bostic rush for no gain to the BalSt 27.
5:374th & 3 at own 27Chris Miller punt for 62 yards, returned by Lance Bennett for 5 yards to the Ind 16.
Indiana Punt, 3 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 16Kellen Lewis pass complete to Nick Polk for 7 yards to the Ind 23.
4:262nd & 3 at own 23Kellen Lewis rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 21.
4:033rd & 5 at own 21Kellen Lewis pass incomplete to James Hardy.
3:564th & 5 at own 21Tyson Beattie punt for 34 yards, fair catch by BJ Hill at the BalSt 45.
Ball State Touchdown pass, 6 plays
3:101st & 10 at own 45Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 3 yards to the BalSt 48.
2:422nd & 7 at own 48Ball St penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
2:002nd & 12 at own 43Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 4 yards to the BalSt 47.
1:353rd & 8 at own 47Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 13 yards to the Ind 40 for a 1ST down.
1:221st & 10 at opp 40Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Terry Moss.
0:552nd & 10 at opp 40Larry Bostic rush for no gain to the Ind 40.
0:353rd & 10 at opp 40Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 23, Indiana 7
0:45Brian Jackson extra point MISSED.
0:29Brian Jackson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Indiana End of half, 2 plays
0:031st & 10 at own 20Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
0:002nd & 10 at own 20Marcus Thigpen rush for 13 yards to the Ind 33 for a 1ST down, Indiana penalty holding declined.
Q3 14:46Brian Jackson kickoff for 65 yards returned by Marcus Thigpen for 31 yards to the Ind 31, Indiana penalty holding, Ball St penalty personal foul offsetting.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Ball State 23, Indiana 21
Indiana Touchdown pass, 9 plays
14:131st & 10 at own 31Kellen Lewis pass complete to Brandon Walkerroby for 14 yards to the Ind 45 for a 1ST down.
13:481st & 10 at own 45Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Hardy for 10 yards to the BalSt 45 for a 1ST down.
13:421st & 10 at opp 45Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
13:382nd & 10 at opp 45Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
13:263rd & 10 at opp 45Kellen Lewis rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 44, Indiana penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
12:523rd & 19 at own 46Kellen Lewis pass complete to Nick Polk for 39 yards to the BalSt 15 for a 1ST down.
12:171st & 10 at opp 15Demetrius McCray rush for no gain to the BalSt 15.
11:352nd & 10 at opp 15Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Hardy for 3 yards to the BalSt 12.
11:043rd & 7 at opp 12Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Hardy for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 23, Indiana 14
11:25Austin Starr extra point GOOD.
11:251st & 0 at own 35Ball St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
10:54Austin Starr kickoff for 50 yards returned by Dante Love for 12 yards to the BalSt 12.
Ball State Missed FG, 9 plays
10:121st & 10 at own 12Joey Lynch rush for 6 yards to the BalSt 18.
9:282nd & 4 at own 18Larry Bostic rush for 2 yards to the BalSt 20.
9:053rd & 2 at own 20Larry Bostic rush for 5 yards to the BalSt 25 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at own 25Dante Love rush for 4 yards to the BalSt 29.
7:572nd & 6 at own 29Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 39 yards to the Ind 32 for a 1ST down.
7:321st & 10 at opp 32Miquale Lewis rush for 4 yards to the Ind 28.
7:142nd & 6 at opp 28Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
7:093rd & 6 at opp 28Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
7:044th & 6 at opp 28Brian Jackson 46 yard field goal MISSED.
Indiana Touchdown run, 6 plays
6:431st & 10 at own 29Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Bailey for 8 yards to the Ind 37.
6:282nd & 2 at own 37Kellen Lewis rush for 14 yards to the BalSt 49 for a 1ST down.
6:071st & 10 at opp 49Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
5:582nd & 10 at opp 49Kellen Lewis pass complete to Jahkeen Gilmore for 12 yards to the BalSt 37 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
5:501st & 10 at opp 37Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Bailey for 14 yards to the BalSt 23 for a 1ST down.
5:201st & 10 at opp 23Kellen Lewis rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ball State 23, Indiana 21
5:30Austin Starr extra point GOOD.
5:15Austin Starr kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Punt, 4 plays
4:461st & 10 at own 20Nate Davis pass complete to Terry Moss for 34 yards to the Ind 46 for a 1ST down.
4:231st & 10 at opp 46Nate Davis pass complete to Dante Love for 5 yards to the Ind 41.
3:532nd & 5 at opp 41Nate Davis rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Ind 41, recovered by Nate Davis at the Ind 41.
3:373rd & 5 at opp 41Nate Davis sacked by Kenny Kendal at the Ind 45 for a loss of 4 yards.
3:264th & 9 at opp 45Chris Miller punt for 27 yards, fair catch by Lance Bennett at the Ind 18.
Indiana Result not recorded, 8 plays
2:501st & 10 at own 18Kellen Lewis pass complete to Ray Fisher for 31 yards to the Ind 49 for a 1ST down.
2:341st & 10 at own 49Nick Polk pass incomplete.
2:062nd & 10 at own 49Kellen Lewis pass complete to Demetrius McCray for 9 yards to the BalSt 42.
1:263rd & 1 at opp 42Bryan Payton rush for no gain to the BalSt 42.
0:524th & 1 at opp 42Kellen Lewis rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 41 for a 1ST down.
0:091st & 10 at opp 41Joe Kleinsmith rush for 2 yards to the BalSt 39.
Q4 14:452nd & 7 at own 44Nate Davis pass complete to Brad Salyer for 1 yard to the BalSt 45.
Q4 14:113rd & 6 at own 45Nate Davis pass complete to Larry Bostic for no gain to the BalSt 45.
Q4 14:004th & 6 at own 45Chris Miller punt for 47 yards, returned by Tracey Porter for 9 yards to the Ind 17.
4th quarter5 drives, then Indiana 24, Ball State 23
Indiana Field goal, 9 plays
13:581st & 10 at own 17Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
13:582nd & 10 at own 17Kellen Lewis pass complete to Andrew Means for 32 yards to the Ind 49 for a 1ST down, Ball St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
13:061st & 10 at opp 36Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
12:592nd & 10 at opp 36Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
12:453rd & 10 at opp 36Kellen Lewis rush for 12 yards to the BalSt 24 for a 1ST down.
12:121st & 10 at opp 24Josiah Sears rush for 6 yards to the BalSt 18.
11:282nd & 4 at opp 18Josiah Sears rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 17.
11:053rd & 3 at opp 17Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
10:584th & 3 at opp 17Austin Starr 35 yard field goal GOOD.Indiana 24, Ball State 23
10:54Austin Starr kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Punt, 3 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 20BJ Hill rush for 5 yards to the BalSt 25.
9:492nd & 5 at own 25Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
9:433rd & 5 at own 25Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Darius Hill.
9:314th & 5 at own 25Chris Miller punt for 57 yards downed at the Ind 18.
Indiana Punt, 6 plays
8:461st & 10 at own 18Kellen Lewis rush for 7 yards to the Ind 25.
8:332nd & 3 at own 25Demetrius McCray rush for 3 yards to the Ind 28 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at own 28Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Hardy for no gain to the Ind 28 for a 1ST down, Ball St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
7:451st & 10 at own 43Indiana penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:181st & 15 at own 38Indiana penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
6:261st & 20 at own 33Kellen Lewis rush for 1 yard to the Ind 34, Indiana penalty 10 yard personal foul accepted.
6:101st & 20 at own 24Kellen Lewis pass complete to James Bailey for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 22.
5:382nd & 22 at own 22Kellen Lewis pass incomplete.
5:294th & 31 at own 22Tyson Beattie punt for 30 yards downed at the BalSt 48.
Ball State Punt, 3 plays
5:111st & 10 at own 48Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
4:462nd & 10 at own 48Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 5 yards to the Ind 47.
4:203rd & 5 at opp 47Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for no gain to the Ind 47.
4:114th & 5 at opp 47Chris Miller punt for 46 yards downed at the Ind 1.
Indiana End of game, 9 plays
3:421st & 10 at own 1Kellen Lewis rush for 2 yards to the Ind 3.
3:172nd & 8 at own 3Demetrius McCray rush for 8 yards to the Ind 11 for a 1ST down.
2:471st & 10 at own 11Josiah Sears rush for 25 yards to the Ind 36 for a 1ST down.
2:471st & 10 at own 36Timeout BALL ST, clock 02:47.
2:351st & 10 at own 36Demetrius McCray rush for 4 yards to the Ind 40.
2:352nd & 6 at own 40Timeout BALL ST, clock 02:35.
2:292nd & 6 at own 40Josiah Sears rush for 2 yards to the Ind 42.
2:293rd & 4 at own 42Timeout BALL ST, clock 02:29.
2:113rd & 4 at own 42Kellen Lewis rush for 3 yards to the Ind 45.
1:474th & 1 at own 45Ball St penalty 5 yard Encroachment accepted.
1:041st & 10 at the 50Kellen Lewis rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 48.
0:392nd & 12 at own 48Kellen Lewis rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 46.
0:003rd & 14 at own 46Kellen Lewis rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Ind 44.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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Indiana leads 7–⁠3 in 10 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

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2019Indiana 34, Ball State 24
2018Indiana 38, Ball State 10
2016Indiana 30, Ball State 20
2012Ball State 41, Indiana 39
2011Ball State 27, Indiana 20
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