Quick answer
Ball State Cardinals defeated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 42–6 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Central Connecticut Blue Devils 6, Ball State Cardinals 42.
Game summary
Ball State Cardinals dominated Central Connecticut Blue Devils 42–6 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.59 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: James Gilbert — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Justin Hall — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +3.55 EPA
- Riley Neal (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.39 EPA
- Tanner Kingsley (2115) — 0.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -1.51 EPA
Rushing
- James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.66 EPA
- Markice Hurt Jr. (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
- D Exhilhomme (2115) — 0.0 yds -0.44 EPA
Receiving
- Justin Hall (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
- Jose Garcia (2115) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
- Riley Miller (2050) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Plitt | 6 | 83.3% | 0 | 1 | +0.59 | +3.55 | |
| Riley Neal | 29 | 75.9% | 0 | 2 | +0.05 | +1.39 | |
| Tanner Kingsley | 3 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.50 | -1.51 | |
| Jacob Dolegala | 25 | 56.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.34 | -8.52 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +1.97 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.81 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | +1.00 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.17 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | -0.76 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 9 | 0 | -0.12 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | +2.63 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -1.32 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +2.31 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | +0.47 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 8 | 0 | +4.00 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | +0.01 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | +1.38 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | +2.32 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -2.04 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 4 | 0 | -0.08 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 63 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (+6.49 EPA)
- Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Jacob Dolegala pass incomplete to Arthur Gilmore, broken up by Jaylin Thomas (-5.12 EPA)
- Q2 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Ryan Rimmler kickoff for 57 yds , Joey Fields return for 18 yds to the CConn 44 Joey Fields fumbled, forced by Brett Anderson II, recovered by BalSt Mitch Larsen BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (-15 Yards) to the CConn 44 (-3.44 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Francis Cole 37 yd FG MISSED (-3.06 EPA)
- Q4 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Tanner Kingsley run for 16 yds to the BalSt 5 for a 1ST down (+2.92 EPA)
- Q1 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Jacob Dolegala pass complete to Jose Garcia for 4 yds to the BalSt 19 (-2.87 EPA)
- Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Morgan Hagee 37 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Brandon Puritt (-2.51 EPA)
- Q3 · Central Connecticut Blue Devils · Jacob Dolegala pass complete to D Guillaume for 14 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+2.5 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (42–6) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Drew Plitt (2050) — yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: CCSU 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 Connecticut Blue Devils vs Ball State Cardinals?
Central Connecticut Blue Devils 6, Ball State Cardinals 42 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.
Who won Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Ball State Cardinals?
Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 6–42.
Where can I find the Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Ball State Cardinals box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401020671.
Who led Central Connecticut Blue Devils vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?
Drew Plitt (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Ball State Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
Now 0-1 L
Ball State Cardinals
Now 1-0 W