VMI Keydets vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated VMI Keydets 48–36 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: VMI Keydets 36, Ball State Cardinals 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	0	9	6	18	36
Ball State Cardinals	3	15	12	12	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Al Cobb (2678) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +25.94 EPA
• Hayden Alford (2678) — 0.0 yds · +4.04 EPA/play +4.04 EPA
• Jack Milas (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +3.38 EPA

Rushing

• Teddy Williamson (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Brice Tucker (2678) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Sanders (2678) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• KeVonn Mabon (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Jordan Williams (2050) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Al Cobb	2678	45	68.9%	0	3	+0.58	+25.94
Hayden Alford	2678	1	100.0%	0	0	+4.04	+4.04
Jack Milas	2050	49	69.4%	0	1	+0.07	+3.38
Dane Forlines	2678	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.34	+2.34
TEAM	2050	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	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	2678	3	0	-2.23	Ended
Q1	2050	2	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	2678	6	0	-0.39	Punt
Q1	2050	5	0	-1.46	Punt
Q1	2678	3	0	-2.04	Punt
Q1	2050	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2050	15	0	+1.57	Ended
Q1	2678	3	0	-1.86	Punt
Q2	2050	5	0	+1.74	Ended
Q2	2678	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2678	5	0	+0.53	Ended
Q2	2050	3	0	-3.38	Interception
Q2	2678	11	0	+1.08	Ended
Q2	2050	1	0	+0.86	Rush TD
Q2	2050	5	0	+3.33	Ended
Q2	2678	1	0	+6.66	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Al Cobb pass complete to Dontae Mauck for 80 yds for a TD, (Dillon Christopher KICK) (+6.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Al Cobb pass complete to Dane Forlines for 17 yds to the BalSt 49 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (15 Yards) to the BalSt 36 for a 1ST down (+4.82 EPA)
3. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Steve Drida kickoff for 63 yds , Aaron Sanders return for 21 yds to the VMI 25 Aaron Sanders fumbled, forced by Aaron Hepp, recovered by BalSt Rontrell Peyton (-4.49 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Jack Milas pass intercepted Alijah Robinson return for 28 yds to the BalSt 37 (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Darian Green run for 46 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (+4.17 EPA)
6. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Brice Tucker run for 36 yds for a TD, (Dillon Christopher KICK) (+4.17 EPA)
7. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Hayden Alford pass complete to Matthew Nicholson for 24 yds to the BalSt 44 for a 1ST down (+4.04 EPA)
8. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Al Cobb pass complete to Samuel Patterson for 15 yds for a TD, (Dillon Christopher PAT MISSED) (+4.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (48–36) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Al Cobb (2678) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: VMI 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 VMI Keydets vs Ball State Cardinals?

VMI Keydets 36, Ball State Cardinals 48 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 36–48.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400787299.

Who led VMI Keydets vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Al Cobb (2678) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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