Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Ball State Cardinals 23–21 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 23, Ball State Cardinals 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	9	0	6	6	23
Ball State Cardinals	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cooper Rush (2117) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +13.60 EPA
• Jesse Kroll (2117) — 0.0 yds · -0.80 EPA/play -0.80 EPA
• Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -6.29 EPA

Rushing

• Martez Walker (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA
• Darian Green (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Corey Lacanaria (2050) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
• Jordan Williams (2050) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• KeVonn Mabon (2050) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cooper Rush	2117	40	75.0%	0	2	+0.34	+13.60
Jesse Kroll	2117	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.80	-0.80
Riley Neal	2050	36	69.4%	0	1	-0.17	-6.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CMU	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	8	0	+5.06	Pass TD
Q1	2117	2	0	-4.65	Fumble
Q1	2050	3	0	-2.52	Punt
Q1	2117	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2117	10	0	+3.17	Ended
Q1	2050	3	0	-2.33	Punt
Q1	2117	1	0	+3.07	Pass TD
Q1	2117	5	0	+3.31	Ended
Q2	2050	10	0	+6.56	Rush TD
Q2	2117	3	0	-1.18	Punt
Q2	2050	9	0	-1.89	Fumble
Q2	2117	5	0	-1.31	Punt
Q2	2050	6	0	+1.50	Punt
Q2	2117	5	0	+0.29	Punt
Q3	2050	3	0	-2.61	Ended
Q3	2117	3	0	-2.25	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Ron Coluzzi kickoff for 54 yds , KeVonn Mabon return for 89 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (+5.75 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Riley Neal run for 3 yds to the CMich 8 Riley Neal fumbled, forced by Kavon Frazier, recovered by CMich Kavon Frazier (-5.13 EPA)
3. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jay Roberson run for 17 yds to the BalSt 39 Jay Roberson fumbled, forced by Sean Wiggins, recovered by BalSt Sean Wiggins (-4.23 EPA)
4. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · CENTRAL MICH Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the BalSt 15 (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass intercepted Dedrick Cromartie return for no gain to the BalSt 13 (-3.6 EPA)
6. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Mark Chapman for 1 yd to the BalSt 40 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (Aaron Taylor) to the BalSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Martez Walker run for 45 yds to the BalSt 35 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Cooper Rush pass complete to Martez Walker for 19 yds to the CMich 39 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (23–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Cooper Rush (2117) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: CMU 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals?

Central Michigan Chippewas 23, Ball State Cardinals 21 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 23–21.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400787336.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Cooper Rush (2117) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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