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Western Michigan at Ball State

Saturday, October 21, 2006

Western Michigan beat Ball State 41–⁠27. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 19–⁠14.

AwayWestern Michigan8–⁠5 in 2006
41
HomeBall State5–⁠7 in 2006
27

Final at Scheumann Stadium, MuncieAttendance 17,626

At kickoff
58°F, clear, wind 8 mph from the south, gusts to 16 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Delaware Co-Johnson Fd Airport (KMIE), 3 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan141410341
Ball State3170727

Standouts

  • PassingRyan Cubit20 of 24, 291 yards, 3 TDWestern Michigan
  • RushingMark Bonds30 carries, 132 yards, 1 TDWestern Michigan
  • ReceivingTerry Moss5 catches, 90 yards, 1 TDBall State
  • DefenseAmeer Ismail1 INTWestern Michigan

Player stats

Western Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Cubit20/2429130
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mark Bonds30132118
Glenis Thompson628015
Brandon West1707
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Branden Ledbetter384181
Joe Chapple549115
Herb Martin445119
Chris Maragos433012
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ameer Ismail1291
Londen Fryar100
Louis Delmas100

Ball State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joey Lynch24/3029030
Nate Davis4/87003
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Corey McGee72106
Dante Love115015
Larry Bostic4905
B.J. Hill4504
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Terry Moss590134
Dante Love375049
Louis Johnson347023
Larry Bostic445020

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

Team stats

Western MichiganBall State
457Total yards369
291Passing yards417
166Rushing yards9
12.1Yards per pass9.5
4.4Yards per rush0.3
20First downs23
5–⁠11Third downs7–⁠14
1–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠2
2Turnovers3
12–⁠85Penalties7–⁠55
18:21Possession17:22

Efficiency

Western MichiganBall State
47%Success rate41%
0.15EPA per play0.06
0.94Explosiveness1.06
−0.17Rushing EPA−0.32
0.77Passing EPA0.25
43%Passing-down success42%
0.01First-down EPA−0.18
0.23Second-down EPA0.09
0.48Third-down EPA0.56

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)

Western Michigan 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Ball State end zoneWestern Michigan end zoneQ1 Ball StateField goal, 7 playsQ1 Western MichiganFumble, 3 playsQ1 Ball StateInterception, 1 playQ1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Ball StateInterception, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Ball StateDefensive TD, 3 plays (Western Michigan scores)Q2 Western MichiganResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Western MichiganFumble, 1 playQ2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ2 Ball StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ2 Ball StateField goal, 11 playsQ3 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 Ball StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 Western MichiganField goal, 11 playsQ3 Ball StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 Western MichiganField goal, 6 playsQ4 Ball StatePunt, 4 playsQ4 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ4 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Ball StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Ball State drives left to right, Western Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Ball StateField goal, 7 plays, 51 yards
  2. Q1 Western MichiganFumble, 3 plays, 20 yards
  3. Q1 Ball StateInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  4. Q1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 73 yards
  5. Q1 Ball StateInterception, 3 plays, 15 yards
  6. Q1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 61 yards
  7. Q1 Ball StateDefensive TD, 3 plays (Western Michigan scores), 8 yards
  8. Q2 Western MichiganResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  9. Q2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 60 yards
  10. Q2 Western MichiganFumble, 1 play, 3 yards
  11. Q2 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 38 yards
  12. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  13. Q2 Ball StatePunt, 6 plays, 14 yards
  14. Q2 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 80 yards
  15. Q2 Ball StateField goal, 11 plays, 71 yards
  16. Q3 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 7 plays, 73 yards
  17. Q3 Ball StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  18. Q3 Western MichiganField goal, 11 plays, 44 yards
  19. Q3 Ball StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 29 yards
  20. Q3 Western MichiganField goal, 6 plays, 26 yards
  21. Q4 Ball StatePunt, 4 plays, −3 yards
  22. Q4 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 15 yards
  23. Q4 Ball StateTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 68 yards
  24. Q4 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 28 yards
  25. Q4 Ball StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Western Michigan 14, Ball State 3
Ball State Field goal, 7 plays
14:261st & 10 at own 20Nate Davis pass complete to Terry Moss for 17 yards to the BalSt 37 for a 1ST down.
14:061st & 10 at own 37Nate Davis pass complete to Louis Johnson for 22 yards to the WMich 41 for a 1ST down.
13:491st & 10 at opp 41Nate Davis pass complete to Darius Hill for 21 yards to the WMich 20 for a 1ST down.
13:121st & 10 at opp 20Corey McGee rush for no gain to the WMich 20.
12:502nd & 10 at opp 20Nate Davis pass incomplete.
12:403rd & 10 at opp 20Nate Davis sacked by Ameer Ismail at the WMich 29 for a loss of 9 yards.
12:064th & 19 at opp 29Brian Jackson 45 yard field goal GOOD.Ball State 3, Western Michigan 0
11:54Brian Jackson kickoff for 49 yards returned by Brandon West for 18 yards to the WMich 34.
Western Michigan Fumble, 3 plays
11:361st & 10 at own 34Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Chapple for 9 yards to the WMich 43.
11:152nd & 1 at own 43Mark Bonds rush for 7 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
11:061st & 10 at the 50Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
10:501st & 15 at own 45Ryan Cubit pass complete to Matt Stevens for 10 yards, fumbled at the BalSt 46, recovered by Erik Keys at the BalSt 46.
Ball State Interception, 1 play
10:161st & 10 at own 46Nate Davis pass intercepted by Londen Fryar at the WMich 27, returned for no gain to the WMich 27.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 8 plays
10:061st & 10 at own 27Mark Bonds rush for 14 yards to the WMich 41 for a 1ST down.
9:361st & 10 at own 41Mark Bonds rush for 10 yards to the BalSt 49 for a 1ST down.
9:051st & 10 at opp 49Mark Bonds rush for no gain to the BalSt 49.
8:342nd & 10 at opp 49Ryan Cubit pass complete to Herb Martin for 19 yards to the BalSt 30 for a 1ST down.
8:021st & 10 at opp 30Herb Martin rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BalSt 31.
7:382nd & 11 at opp 31Ryan Cubit pass complete to Chris Maragos for 12 yards to the BalSt 19 for a 1ST down.
7:381st & 10 at opp 19Ball St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
7:151st & 5 at opp 14Mark Bonds rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 13.
6:502nd & 4 at opp 13Ryan Cubit pass complete to Herb Martin for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 6, Ball State 3
6:50Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.Western Michigan 7, Ball State 3
6:43Nate Meyer kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Interception, 3 plays
6:141st & 10 at own 20Nate Davis pass complete to Larry Bostic for 9 yards to the BalSt 29.
5:482nd & 1 at own 29Corey McGee rush for 6 yards to the BalSt 35 for a 1ST down.
5:401st & 10 at own 35Nate Davis pass intercepted by Darrell Copeland at the WMich 39, returned for no gain to the WMich 39.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 8 plays
5:301st & 10 at own 39Mark Bonds rush for 5 yards to the WMich 44.
4:522nd & 5 at own 44Ryan Cubit pass complete to Chris Maragos for 12 yards to the BalSt 44 for a 1ST down.
4:171st & 10 at opp 44Mark Bonds rush for 11 yards to the BalSt 33 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at opp 33Ryan Cubit pass complete to Chris Maragos for 6 yards to the BalSt 27.
3:092nd & 4 at opp 27Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the BalSt 25.
2:553rd & 2 at opp 25Ryan Cubit pass complete to Matt Stevens for 17 yards to the BalSt 8 for a 1ST down.
1:561st & goal at opp 8Mark Bonds rush for 4 yards to the BalSt 4.
1:302nd & goal at opp 4Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Chapple for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 13, Ball State 3
1:30Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.Western Michigan 14, Ball State 3
1:20Nate Meyer kickoff for 65 yards returned by Terry Moss for 17 yards to the BalSt 17.
Ball State Defensive TD, 3 plays (Western Michigan scores)
0:391st & 10 at own 17Corey McGee rush for 6 yards to the BalSt 23.
0:392nd & 4 at own 23Ball St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:002nd & 9 at own 18Nate Davis rush for 7 yards to the BalSt 25.
Q2 14:533rd & 2 at own 25Nate Davis pass intercepted by Ameer Ismail at the BalSt 30, returned for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 21, Ball State 3
Q2 14:53Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.
Q2 14:41Nate Meyer kickoff for 61 yards returned by Terry Moss for 36 yards to the BalSt 40.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Western Michigan 28, Ball State 20
Ball State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 40Joey Lynch rush for a loss of 1 yard to the BalSt 39.
14:352nd & 11 at own 39Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
14:182nd & 6 at own 44Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 49 yards to the WMich 7 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & goal at opp 7B.J. Hill rush for no gain to the WMich 7.
13:282nd & goal at opp 7Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
13:283rd & 0 at opp 7Timeout BALL ST, clock 13:28.
13:233rd & goal at opp 7Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 21, Ball State 10
13:23Brian Jackson extra point GOOD.
13:17Brian Jackson kickoff for 41 yards returned by Brandon West for 11 yards to the WMich 35.
Western Michigan Fumble, 1 play
13:021st & 10 at own 35Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the WMich 38, recovered by Erik Keys at the WMich 38.
Ball State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
12:491st & 10 at opp 38Dante Love rush for 16 yards to the WMich 22 for a 1ST down, Westrn Michigan penalty 11 yard personal foul accepted.
12:341st & 10 at opp 11Larry Bostic rush for 5 yards to the WMich 6 for a 1ST down, Westrn Michigan penalty 3 yard personal foul accepted.
12:201st & goal at opp 3Larry Bostic rush for 1 yard to the WMich 2.
12:102nd & goal at opp 2Corey McGee rush for 1 yard to the WMich 1.
11:193rd & goal at opp 1Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 21, Ball State 17
11:19Brian Jackson extra point GOOD.
11:11Brian Jackson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
10:301st & 10 at own 20Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the WMich 22.
10:122nd & 8 at own 22Mark Bonds rush for 1 yard to the WMich 23.
9:313rd & 7 at own 23Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 09:31.
9:223rd & 7 at own 23Ryan Cubit pass complete to Mark Bonds for 22 yards to the WMich 45 for a 1ST down.
9:221st & 10 at own 45Westrn Michigan penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:231st & 20 at own 35Brandon West rush for 7 yards to the WMich 42.
7:402nd & 13 at own 42Ryan Cubit pass complete to Brandon Ledbetter for 2 yards to the WMich 44.
7:193rd & 11 at own 44Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
7:094th & 11 at own 44Jim Laney punt for 40 yards, returned by B.J. Hill for 9 yards to the BalSt 25.
Ball State Punt, 6 plays
6:251st & 10 at own 25B.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 26.
5:552nd & 9 at own 26Joey Lynch pass complete to Michael Steinhaus for 8 yards to the BalSt 34.
5:333rd & 1 at own 34Corey McGee rush for 5 yards to the BalSt 39 for a 1ST down.
4:501st & 10 at own 39Corey McGee rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 40.
4:282nd & 9 at own 40Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 6 yards to the BalSt 46.
4:053rd & 3 at own 46Joey Lynch sacked by Tyler Aldridge at the BalSt 39 for a loss of 7 yards.
3:444th & 10 at own 39Chris Miller punt for 61 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 2 plays
3:261st & 10 at own 20Mark Bonds rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WMich 19.
2:432nd & 11 at own 19Ryan Cubit pass complete to Brandon Ledbetter for 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 28, Ball State 17
3:10Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.
2:36Nate Meyer kickoff for 44 yards returned by Alex Knipp for 7 yards to the BalSt 28.
Ball State Field goal, 11 plays
2:221st & 10 at own 28Joey Lynch pass complete to B.J. Hill for 7 yards to the BalSt 35.
1:452nd & 3 at own 35Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 8 yards to the BalSt 43 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at own 43Ball St penalty 15 yard illegal block accepted.
1:191st & 25 at own 28Joey Lynch rush for 9 yards to the BalSt 37.
1:072nd & 16 at own 37Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 18 yards to the WMich 45 for a 1ST down.
0:541st & 10 at opp 45Joey Lynch sacked at the 50 yard line for a loss of 5 yards.
0:542nd & 15 at the 50Timeout BALL ST, clock 00:54.
0:542nd & 15 at the 50Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
0:363rd & 15 at the 50Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 20 yards to the WMich 30 for a 1ST down.
0:361st & 10 at opp 30Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
0:141st & 5 at opp 25Joey Lynch pass complete to Louis Johnson for 17 yards to the WMich 8 for a 1ST down.
0:141st & 0 at opp 8Timeout BALL ST, clock 00:14.
0:101st & goal at opp 8Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Darius Hill.
0:062nd & 0 at opp 8Westrn Michigan penalty 7 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
0:041st & goal at opp 1Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
0:042nd & 0 at opp 1Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 00:04.
0:002nd & goal at opp 1Brian Jackson 18 yard field goal GOOD.Western Michigan 28, Ball State 20
Q3 14:50Brian Jackson kickoff for 61 yards returned by Brandon West for 33 yards to the WMich 37, Westrn Michigan penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Western Michigan 38, Ball State 20
Western Michigan Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:351st & 10 at own 27Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Chapple for 9 yards to the WMich 36.
14:082nd & 1 at own 36Mark Bonds rush for 18 yards to the BalSt 46 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at opp 46Ryan Cubit pass complete to Brandon Ledbetter for 1 yard to the BalSt 45.
13:202nd & 9 at opp 45Mark Bonds rush for 7 yards to the BalSt 38.
12:203rd & 2 at opp 38Mark Bonds rush for no gain to the BalSt 38.
12:094th & 2 at opp 38Ryan Cubit pass complete to Keith Schultz for 32 yards to the BalSt 6 for a 1ST down.
11:551st & goal at opp 6Mark Bonds rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 35, Ball State 20
11:55Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.
11:551st & 0 at own 35Ball St penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
11:55Nate Meyer kickoff for 50 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Punt, 3 plays
11:231st & 10 at own 20Corey McGee rush for 2 yards to the BalSt 22.
10:492nd & 8 at own 22Joey Lynch pass complete to Corey McGee for 2 yards to the BalSt 24.
10:493rd & 6 at own 24Ball St penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
9:563rd & 11 at own 19Joey Lynch pass complete to Corey McGee for 10 yards to the BalSt 29.
9:564th & 1 at own 29Ball St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:474th & 6 at own 24Chris Miller punt for 28 yards.
Western Michigan Field goal, 11 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 48Mark Bonds rush for a loss of 4 yards to the WMich 44.
8:442nd & 14 at own 44Ryan Cubit pass complete to Chris Maragos for 4 yards to the WMich 48.
8:173rd & 10 at own 48Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Chapple for 15 yards to the BalSt 37 for a 1ST down.
7:551st & 10 at opp 37Mark Bonds rush for 12 yards to the BalSt 25 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & 10 at opp 25Mark Bonds rush for 4 yards to the BalSt 21.
7:022nd & 6 at opp 21Mark Bonds rush for no gain to the BalSt 21.
6:453rd & 6 at opp 21Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Chapple for 12 yards to the BalSt 9 for a 1ST down.
6:101st & goal at opp 9Mark Bonds rush for a loss of 2 yards to the BalSt 11.
5:002nd & goal at opp 11Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards to the BalSt 8.
4:453rd & goal at opp 8Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
4:314th & goal at opp 8Nate Meyer 25 yard field goal GOOD.Western Michigan 38, Ball State 20
4:24Nate Meyer kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Ball State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
3:511st & 10 at own 20Joey Lynch pass complete to Michael Steinhaus for 4 yards to the BalSt 24.
3:302nd & 6 at own 24B.J. Hill rush for no gain to the BalSt 24.
2:523rd & 6 at own 24Joey Lynch pass complete to B.J. Hill for 16 yards to the BalSt 40 for a 1ST down.
2:311st & 10 at own 40Joey Lynch pass complete to Dan Dunford for 8 yards to the BalSt 48.
2:042nd & 2 at own 48Joey Lynch rush for 1 yard to the BalSt 49.
1:553rd & 1 at own 49Joey Lynch rush for no gain to the BalSt 49.
0:514th & 1 at own 49Larry Bostic rush for no gain to the BalSt 49.
Western Michigan Field goal, 6 plays
0:281st & 10 at opp 49Mark Bonds rush for 15 yards to the BalSt 34 for a 1ST down.
0:221st & 10 at opp 34Ryan Cubit pass complete to Herb Martin for 12 yards to the BalSt 22 for a 1ST down.
0:161st & 10 at opp 22Mark Bonds rush for no gain to the BalSt 22.
Q4 14:552nd & 11 at opp 23Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
Q4 14:503rd & 11 at opp 23Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
Q4 14:444th & 11 at opp 23Nate Meyer 41 yard field goal GOOD.Western Michigan 41, Ball State 20
Q4 14:37Nate Meyer kickoff for 50 yards returned by Alex Knipp for 23 yards to the BalSt 38.
4th quarter5 drives, then Western Michigan 41, Ball State 27
Ball State Punt, 4 plays
14:101st & 10 at own 38Joey Lynch pass complete to Larry Bostic for 11 yards to the BalSt 49 for a 1ST down.
13:551st & 10 at own 49Larry Bostic rush for 3 yards to the WMich 48.
13:552nd & 7 at opp 48Ball St penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted, no play.
13:302nd & 12 at own 47Joey Lynch sacked by Ameer Ismail at the BalSt 42 for a loss of 5 yards.
11:463rd & 17 at own 42Joey Lynch pass complete to B.J. Hill for a loss of 7 yards to the BalSt 35.
11:164th & 24 at own 35Chris Miller punt for 55 yards.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
11:051st & 10 at own 10Mark Bonds rush for 1 yard to the WMich 11.
10:062nd & 9 at own 11Mark Bonds rush for 4 yards to the WMich 15.
9:503rd & 5 at own 15Mark Bonds rush for 6 yards to the WMich 21 for a 1ST down.
8:531st & 10 at own 21Mark Bonds rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WMich 20.
8:102nd & 11 at own 20Mark Bonds rush for 4 yards to the WMich 24.
7:403rd & 7 at own 24Mark Bonds rush for 1 yard to the WMich 25.
6:474th & 6 at own 25Jim Laney punt for 50 yards, returned by B.J. Hill for 7 yards to the BalSt 32.
Ball State Touchdown pass, 12 plays
6:401st & 10 at own 32Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
6:302nd & 10 at own 32Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 6 yards to the BalSt 38.
6:253rd & 4 at own 38Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 12 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
6:161st & 10 at the 50Joey Lynch pass incomplete.
6:062nd & 10 at the 50Joey Lynch pass complete to B.J. Hill for 21 yards to the WMich 29 for a 1ST down.
6:001st & 10 at opp 29Joey Lynch pass incomplete to Madaris Grant.
5:302nd & 10 at opp 29B.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the WMich 26.
5:303rd & 7 at opp 26Joey Lynch pass complete to Louis Johnson for 8 yards to the WMich 18 for a 1ST down, Westrn Michigan penalty 9 yard personal foul accepted.
4:131st & goal at opp 9Joey Lynch sacked by Zach Davidson at the WMich 17 for a loss of 8 yards.
4:132nd & 0 at opp 17Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
3:202nd & goal at opp 12Joey Lynch sacked at the WMich 20 for a loss of 8 yards.
3:203rd & 0 at opp 20Joey Lynch sacked by Ameer Ismail at the WMich 34 for a loss of 14 yards.
2:444th & 0 at opp 34Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 41, Ball State 27
2:44Brian Jackson extra point GOOD.
2:37Brian Jackson kickoff for 16 yards returned by E.J. Biggers for no gain to the WMich 49.
Western Michigan Turnover on downs, 6 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 49Glenis Thompson rush for 5 yards to the BalSt 46.
2:022nd & 5 at opp 46Glenis Thompson rush for 15 yards to the BalSt 31 for a 1ST down.
1:201st & 10 at opp 35Glenis Thompson rush for 3 yards to the BalSt 32.
0:552nd & 7 at opp 28Glenis Thompson rush for no gain to the BalSt 28.
0:473rd & 7 at opp 28Glenis Thompson rush for 5 yards to the BalSt 23.
0:474th & 2 at opp 23Timeout BALL ST, clock 00:47.
0:424th & 2 at opp 23Glenis Thompson rush for no gain to the BalSt 23.
Ball State End of game, 3 plays
0:351st & 10 at own 23Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 8 yards to the BalSt 31.
0:102nd & 2 at own 31Joey Lynch sacked by John Russell at the BalSt 30 for a loss of 1 yard.
0:103rd & 3 at own 30Joey Lynch pass incomplete.

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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Western Michigan leads 30–⁠22 in 52 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

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