Western Michigan Broncos @ Ball State Cardinals
1-1, 1-0 MAC
37
1-1, 1-0 MAC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 37 |
BALL | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30 |
0-2, 0-1 MAC
30
0-2, 0-1 MAC
Game Leaders
230
J. SalopekQB
25/43, 1 TD, 1 INT
230
301
J. PaddockQB
24/41, 2 TD
301
108
S. TylerRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
108
137
C. SteeleRB
26 CAR, 1 TD
137
102
C. Crooms Jr.WR
10 REC, 1 TD
102
89
A. Abdur-RahmanWR
7 REC, 1 TD
89
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9
Z. BarnesLB
6 SOLO
9
8
J. AmosS
8 SOLO
8
Team Stats
437
Total Yards
447
2
Turnovers
1
27
1st Downs
21
7-72
Penalties
8-58
6/17
3rd Down
4/15
4/6
4th Down
1/2
34:16
Possession
25:44
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-17 | 4-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 437 | 447 |
| Passing | 230 | 301 |
| Comp/Att | 25/43 | 24/41 |
| Yards per pass | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 207 | 146 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Penalties | 7-72 | 8-58 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:16 | 25:44 |
WMU @ BALL Videos
Carson Steele steamrolls into the end zone
La'Darius Jefferson runs for a 5-yard TD
Yo'Heinz Tyler shows the concentration on TD catch
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sacramento State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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