Western Michigan Broncos @ Ball State Cardinals
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
- 0:39
La'Darius Jefferson runs for a 5-yard TD
- 0:29
Yo'Heinz Tyler shows the concentration on TD catch
- 0:31
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 |
NCAAF News

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Despite snub, Notre Dame on good terms with ACC, AD says
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