Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 38–20 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Ball State Cardinals 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	6	6	0	6	20
Ball State Cardinals	0	15	12	6	38

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Nate Davis (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.17 EPA/play +9.35 EPA
• Tyler Jones (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +3.93 EPA
• Joey Lynch (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +2.48 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Jones (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
• Larry Bostic (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Pierre Walker (2199) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Deslauriers (2199) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Darius Hill (2050) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.53 EPA
• Dante Love (2050) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Davis	2050	8	37.5%	0	3	+1.17	+9.35
Tyler Jones	2199	17	5.9%	0	1	+0.23	+3.93
Joey Lynch	2050	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.13	+2.48
Andy Schmitt	2199	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-9.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	EMU	BALL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2050	4	0	-0.82	Ended
Q1	2199	6	0	+6.64	Rush TD
Q1	2050	4	0	-2.57	Punt
Q1	2199	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q1	2050	7	0	+0.37	Punt
Q1	2199	16	0	-1.60	Field goal
Q2	2050	7	0	-1.15	Field goal
Q2	2199	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q2	2050	3	0	+4.71	Pass TD
Q2	2199	9	0	+1.33	Field goal
Q2	2050	5	0	+5.45	Pass TD
Q3	2199	4	0	-0.78	Ended
Q3	2050	6	0	+2.72	Pass TD
Q3	2199	10	0	-2.84	Ended
Q3	2050	4	0	+2.44	Pass TD
Q3	2199	3	0	-3.48	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Dante Love rush for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.75 EPA)
2. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Andy Schmitt pass intercepted by Jason Sieman at the BalSt 41, returned for no gain to the BalSt 41. (-3.84 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass complete to Louis Johnson for 46 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.82 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 32 yards to the BalSt 35 for a 1ST down. (+3.58 EPA)
5. Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Andy Schmitt pass incomplete to Eric Deslauriers. (-3.1 EPA)
6. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tyler Jones pass complete to Eric Deslauriers for 29 yards to the BalSt 44 for a 1ST down. (+3.08 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass complete to Darius Hill for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass complete to BJ Hill for 27 yards to the EMich 24 for a 1ST down. (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (38–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nate Davis (2050) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: EMU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 20, Ball State Cardinals 38 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 20–38.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262432050.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Nate Davis (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ball State Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.