| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
| Ball State | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
Game flow
Western Kentucky won by 8 · 8 scoresLead changes
3
1 time tied
BALL biggest lead
+7
Q1 6:43
WKU biggest lead
+8
Q4 0:59
Time in front
BALL 57% · WKU 23%
tied 20% · 34:06 vs 13:55 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Ball State is ahead, below it Western Kentucky. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
6:43
TD Malik Dunner 1 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)13 plays, 80 yds, 5:42 · from BALL 20
WKU 0–7 BALL2nd quarter
5:16
TD Gino Appleberry Jr. 1 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)9 plays, 73 yds, 3:55 · from WKU 27
WKU 7–7 BALL1:34
FG Morgan Hagee 43 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 51 yds, 3:36 · from BALL 24
WKU 7–10 BALL3rd quarter
9:08
FG Morgan Hagee 25 Yd Field Goal 15 plays, 68 yds, 5:52 · from BALL 25
WKU 7–13 BALL2:53
TD Mik'Quan Deane 4 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Ryan Nuss Kick)13 plays, 75 yds, 6:15 · from WKU 25
WKU 14–13 BALL4th quarter
8:39
TD Corey Lacanaria 6 Yd pass from Riley Neal (Morgan Hagee Kick)9 plays, 70 yds, 3:22 · from BALL 30
WKU 14–20 BALL4:41
TD Mik'Quan Deane 18 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Ryan Nuss Kick)11 plays, 75 yds, 3:58 · from WKU 25
WKU 21–20 BALL0:59
TD Joshua Samuel 5 Yd Run (Ryan Nuss Kick)8 plays, 70 yds, 3:09 · from WKU 30
WKU 28–20 BALLDrives
BALL 4/9 scoredWKU 4/10 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | WKU | WKU 12 | 6 | 45 | 2:35 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:25 | BALL | BALL 20 | 13 | 80 | 5:42 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 6:38 | WKU | WKU 21 | 11 | 35 | 5:00 | Punt |
| Q1 | 1:38 | BALL | BALL 11 | 7 | 28 | 3:13 | Punt |
| Q2 | 13:25 | WKU | WKU 33 | 3 | 6 | 1:45 | Punt |
| Q2 | 11:40 | BALL | BALL 18 | 5 | 17 | 2:29 | Punt |
| Q2 | 9:11 | WKU | WKU 27 | 9 | 73 | 3:55 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 5:10 | BALL | BALL 24 | 11 | 51 | 3:36 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 1:28 | WKU | WKU 18 | 5 | 21 | 0:52 | Punt |
| Q2 | 0:36 | WKU | WKU 35 | 1 | 0 | 0:36 | End of Half |
| Q3 | 15:00 | BALL | BALL 25 | 15 | 68 | 5:52 | Field Goal |
| Q3 | 9:08 | WKU | WKU 25 | 13 | 75 | 6:15 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Western Kentucky 100% · pregame line Ball State −3.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Shanley | 13/19 | 158 | 8.3 | 0 | 0 | 49.6 |
| Steven Duncan | 12/16 | 94 | 5.9 | 2 | 0 | 79.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Samuel | 18 | 93 | 5.2 | 1 | 17 |
| Steven Duncan | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 27 |
| Davis Shanley | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 11 |
| Gino Appleberry | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 1 | 7 |
| Rex Henderson | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Jacquez Sloan | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Garland LaFrance | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jahcour Pearson | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Jackson | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 0 | 41 |
| Mik'Quan Deane | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 2 | 18 |
| Kyle Fourtenbary | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 28 |
| Quin Jernighan | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 29 |
| Jacquez Sloan | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 |
| Garland LaFrance | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Xavier Lane | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nuss | 0/0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4/4 | 4 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rinella | 5 | 192 | 38.4 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Biggest plays
WKU +51% Q4 4:41 Steven Duncan pass complete to Mik'Quan Deane for 18 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK)
BALL +41% Q4 4:41 Alex Rinella kickoff for 63 yds , Marc Walton return for 23 yds to the BalSt 25
WKU +31% Q3 2:53 Steven Duncan pass complete to Mik'Quan Deane for 4 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK)
BALL +28% Q4 8:39 Riley Neal pass complete to Corey Lacanaria for 6 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK)
BALL +26% Q3 2:53 Alex Rinella kickoff for 65 yds , Malik Dunner return for 48 yds to the BalSt 48
Team stats
| Stat | WKU | BALL |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-15 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 446 | 405 |
| Passing | 252 | 285 |
| Comp/Att | 25/35 | 27/45 |
| Yards per pass | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Rushing | 194 | 120 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 11-102 | 10-118 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:24 | 28:36 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:05 2nd & 10 at WKU 33 Riley Neal pass incomplete, broken up by Spencer Gaddis
Q4 0:05 Timeout WESTRN KENTUCKY, clock 00:05
Q4 0:59 1st & 10 at WKU 33 Riley Neal pass incomplete to Riley Miller, broken up by DeAndre Farris
Q4 0:59 1st & 10 at WKU 48 NEAL, Riley pass incomplete to MILLER, Riley (KEY, Devon), PENALTY WKU pass interference (KEY, Devon) 15 yards to the WKU33, 1ST DOWN BALL, NO PLAY.
Q4 0:59 4th & 17 at BALL 18 Riley Neal pass complete to Riley Miller for 34 yds to the WKent 48 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:59 3rd & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal sacked by Jaylon George for a loss of 7 yards to the BalSt 18
Q4 0:59 2nd & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal pass incomplete to Corey Lacanaria, broken up by DeAndre Farris
Q4 0:59 1st & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal pass incomplete to James Gilbert
Q4 0:59 Alex Rinella kickoff for 62 yds
Q4 0:59 3rd & 3 at BALL 5 Joshua Samuel run for 5 yds for a TD, (Ryan Nuss KICK)
Q4 1:48 2nd & 9 at BALL 11 Joshua Samuel run for 6 yds to the BalSt 5
Q4 1:48 Timeout BALL ST, clock 01:48
Q4 2:35 1st & 10 at BALL 12 Joshua Samuel run for 1 yd to the BalSt 11
Q4 2:35 1st & 10 at BALL 24 Joshua Samuel run for 12 yds to the BalSt 12 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:35 Timeout BALL ST, clock 02:35
Q4 3:19 1st & 10 at BALL 39 Joshua Samuel run for a loss of 2 yards to the BalSt 41 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (Fred Schroeder) to the BalSt 24 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:19 2nd & 6 at WKU 44 Joshua Samuel run for 17 yds to the BalSt 39 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:19 Timeout BALL ST, clock 03:19
Q4 4:08 1st & 10 at WKU 40 Steven Duncan pass complete to Kyle Fourtenbary for 4 yds to the WKent 44
Q4 4:08 1st & 10 at WKU 30 Joshua Samuel run for 10 yds to the WKent 40 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:34 4th & 10 at BALL 25 Patrick LeCorre punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Drell Greene at the WKent 30
Q4 4:34 3rd & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal pass incomplete to Riley Miller, broken up by Drell Greene BALL ST Penalty, Offensive holding ( Yards) declined
Q4 4:34 2nd & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal pass incomplete to Justin Hall
Q4 4:34 1st & 10 at BALL 25 Riley Neal pass incomplete