Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Ball State Cardinals
0-1, 0-1 Away
21
0-1, 0-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
BALL | 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 31 |
1-0, 1-0 Home
31
1-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
367
C. SampsonQB
30/43, 2 TD, 1 INT
367
188
D. PlittQB
17/28, 2 TD
188
37
M. WanzaRB
8 CAR
37
93
W. JonesRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
93
237
D. HoustonWR
12 REC, 2 TD
237
137
J. HallWR
8 REC, 2 TD
137
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None
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2
T. WoodardDE
2
14
M. LawsonDB
9 SOLO
14
9
J. ThomasLB
2 SOLO
9
Team Stats
437
Total Yards
404
1
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
18
7-73
Penalties
5-26
3/13
3rd Down
5/15
0/2
4th Down
2/2
31:02
Possession
28:58
Game Information
Muncie, IN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 5-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 437 | 404 |
| Passing | 367 | 188 |
| Comp/Att | 30/43 | 17/28 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 70 | 216 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 7-73 | 5-26 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:02 | 28:58 |
WIU @ BALL Videos
Carson Steele runs for 37-yard rushing touchdown
Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Ball State Cardinals: Full Highlights
Connor Sampson connects for 3-yard TD pass
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Mid-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
SEC's Sankey on college sports bill: 'It's appropriate to try to work through these issues'
SEC's Sankey on college sports bill: 'It's appropriate to try to work through these issues'
18h
4-star QB Colton Nussmeier commits to Georgia over Arkansas, UCLA
Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Georgia on Friday.
1d
SEC's Sankey: Idea of super league 'not consistent with the truth'
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
17h