Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball State Cardinals 41–27 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 41, Ball State Cardinals 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	12	6	9	3	41
Ball State Cardinals	3	15	0	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Cubit (2711) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +19.06 EPA
• Joey Lynch (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +14.43 EPA
• Nate Davis (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.05 EPA

Rushing

• Mark Bonds (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA
• Corey McGee (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Glenis Thompson (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Joe Chapple (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.26 EPA
• Terry Moss (2050) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Chris Maragos (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Cubit	2711	21	14.3%	0	3	+0.91	+19.06
Joey Lynch	2050	33	9.1%	0	3	+0.44	+14.43
Nate Davis	2050	6	0.0%	0	0	+0.01	+0.05
TEAM	2050	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.08	-2.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	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	2	0	+0.70	Ended
Q1	2711	8	0	+2.95	Pass TD
Q1	2050	2	0	+1.20	Interception
Q1	2711	8	0	+5.01	Pass TD
Q1	2711	3	0	-3.84	Fumble
Q1	2050	15	0	-4.97	Field goal
Q2	2711	2	0	+5.62	Pass TD
Q2	2050	6	0	-1.43	Punt
Q2	2711	6	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	2050	5	0	-1.35	Pass TD
Q2	2711	1	0	-5.82	Fumble
Q2	2050	5	0	+4.53	Pass TD
Q3	2711	3	0	+0.57	Ended
Q3	2050	7	0	-3.23	Ended
Q3	2711	9	0	+0.16	Field goal
Q3	2050	3	0	-0.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit pass complete to Brandon Ledbetter for 81 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.5 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass complete to Terry Moss for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.88 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the WMich 38, recovered by Erik Keys at the WMich 38. (-5.82 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass incomplete. (-5.68 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit pass complete to Matt Stevens for 10 yards, fumbled at the BalSt 46, recovered by Erik Keys at the BalSt 46. (-4.67 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Joey Lynch pass complete to Dante Love for 49 yards to the WMich 7 for a 1ST down. (+4.64 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass intercepted by Darrell Copeland at the WMich 39, returned for no gain to the WMich 39. (-4.09 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Nate Davis pass intercepted by Londen Fryar at the WMich 27, returned for no gain to the WMich 27. (-3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (41–27) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ryan Cubit (2711) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: WMU 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Michigan Broncos 41, Ball State Cardinals 27 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 41–27.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262942050.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Ryan Cubit (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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