Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Western Michigan Broncos 42–41 in Week 12, 2018. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 41, Ball State Cardinals 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	9	3	12	6	41
Ball State Cardinals	6	12	6	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.51 EPA/play +13.79 EPA
• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +12.06 EPA
• Corey Lacanaria (2050) — 0.0 yds · +2.40 EPA/play +2.40 EPA

Rushing

• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
• Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
• James Gilbert (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Hall (2050) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Giovanni Ricci (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Riley Miller (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaleb Eleby	2711	27	74.1%	0	1	+0.51	+13.79
Drew Plitt	2050	28	75.0%	0	3	+0.43	+12.06
Corey Lacanaria	2050	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.40	+2.40

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	1	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	2711	1	0	+1.19	Rush TD
Q1	2711	12	0	+4.95	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+3.87	Pass TD
Q1	2050	5	0	-0.76	Ended
Q1	2711	5	0	-0.66	Punt
Q1	2050	5	0	-2.45	Punt
Q2	2050	1	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	2711	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2711	9	0	+1.96	Ended
Q2	2050	1	0	+2.62	Rush TD
Q2	2050	1	0	+1.12	Ended
Q2	2711	3	0	-4.96	Fumble
Q2	2050	1	0	+3.19	Pass TD
Q2	2050	7	0	+3.88	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	+1.66	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · LeVante Bellamy run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 27 LeVante Bellamy fumbled, recovered by BalSt Bryce Cosby (-5.6 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for a loss of 4 yards to the BalSt 5 (-5.19 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 61 yds to the WMich 5 for a 1ST down (+4.85 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Giovanni Ricci for 16 yds to the BalSt 24 for a 1ST down (+4.53 EPA)
5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · BALL ST Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the BalSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.93 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Riley Miller for 22 yds for a TD, (Morgan Hagee KICK) (+3.87 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass intercepted Juwan Dowels return for 20 yds to the WMich 38 (-3.8 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for a loss of 1 yard to the BalSt 43 (-3.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (42–41) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — yds, 1 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 42 in Week 12 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 41–42.

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=401020780.

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

Kaleb Eleby (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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