Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 37–26 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 26, Ball State Cardinals 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	0	12	0	12	26
Ball State Cardinals	9	3	18	3	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Alex Gillett (2199) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +5.59 EPA
• Keith Wenning (2050) — 0.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +2.01 EPA

Rushing

• Jahwan Edwards (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.36 EPA
• Horactio Banks (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Barrington Scott (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Jamill Smith (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Connor Ryan (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Willie Snead (2050) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alex Gillett	2199	31	9.7%	0	3	+0.18	+5.59
Keith Wenning	2050	38	0.0%	0	0	+0.05	+2.01

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	+0.14	Ended
Q1	2199	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	2050	8	0	-1.24	Field goal
Q1	2199	10	0	-2.62	Ended
Q1	2050	10	0	+4.22	Rush TD
Q2	2199	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	2050	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2050	8	0	+2.84	Ended
Q2	2199	5	0	-1.25	Punt
Q2	2050	6	0	+0.90	Punt
Q2	2199	1	0	+2.79	Pass TD
Q2	2199	4	0	+0.41	Ended
Q2	2050	3	0	-4.04	Fumble
Q2	2199	7	0	-0.68	Punt
Q2	2050	3	0	-2.15	Punt
Q2	2199	1	0	+2.06	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Jahwan Edwards rush for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Pat O'Connor, recovered by EMich Marlon Pollard at the BalSt 37. (-5.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Jahwan Edwards rush for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.71 EPA)
3. Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Dominique Sherrer rush for no gain to the BalSt 49. (-3.77 EPA)
4. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Alex Gillett pass complete to Javonti Greene for 41 yards to the BalSt 20 for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)
5. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Alex Gillett pass complete to Mitchell Dawkins for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.3 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Keith Wenning pass complete to Zane Fakes for 20 yards to the EMich 43, EASTRN MICHIGAN penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Dominque Rouse accepted for a 1ST down. (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Keith Wenning pass incomplete to Jamill Smith. (-3.12 EPA)
8. Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Javonti Greene rush for 29 yards to the BalSt 45 for a 1ST down. (+2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (37–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Alex Gillett (2199) — 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 26, Ball State Cardinals 37 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 26–37.

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=322432050.

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

Alex Gillett (2199) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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