Ball State Cardinals vs. San José State Spartans: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated San José State Spartans 34–13 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 34, San José State Spartans 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	18	0	6	0	34
San José State Spartans	6	0	12	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +3.43 EPA
• Nick Nash (23) — 0.0 yds · -1.90 EPA/play -5.71 EPA
• Nick Starkel (23) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.33 EPA/play -12.69 EPA

Rushing

• Will Jones (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.51 EPA
• Donny Marcus (2050) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Kairee Robinson (23) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Tre Walker (23) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Kairee Robinson (23) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
• Jermaine Braddock (23) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Plitt	2050	21	52.4%	0	1	+0.16	+3.43
Nick Nash	23	3	33.3%	0	0	-1.90	-5.71
Nick Starkel	23	38	65.8%	0	1	-0.33	-12.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BALL	SJSU
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	23	3	0	-1.31	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+1.35	Rush TD
Q1	2050	5	0	+0.52	Ended
Q1	23	3	0	-0.40	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+0.66	Rush TD
Q1	2050	7	0	+3.73	Ended
Q1	23	3	0	-1.65	Punt
Q1	2050	1	0	+0.71	Rush TD
Q1	2050	5	0	+2.59	Ended
Q1	23	4	0	-9.58	Touchdown
Q1	23	4	0	-2.91	Ended
Q2	23	3	0	+0.52	Missed FG
Q2	2050	10	0	-2.21	Fumble
Q2	23	9	0	-5.02	Interception
Q2	2050	7	0	-1.56	Missed FG
Q2	23	4	0	+1.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · San José State Spartans · Jacob Lewis kickoff for 64 yds , Charlie Bostic III return for 99 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+7.54 EPA)
2. Q1 · San José State Spartans · Nick Starkel pass intercepted for a TD Antonio Phillips return for 53 yds for a TD, (Jacob Lewis PAT MISSED) (-6.76 EPA)
3. Q3 · San José State Spartans · Nick Starkel pass intercepted Jimmy Daw return for 10 yds to the BalSt 39 (-6.28 EPA)
4. Q2 · San José State Spartans · Nick Nash pass intercepted, touchback. Bryce Cosby return for no gain (-5.53 EPA)
5. Q3 · San José State Spartans · Nick Starkel pass complete to Tre Walker for 7 yds to the SJSt 40 SAN JOSÉ ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (-15 Yards) to the SJSt 45 (-4.44 EPA)
6. Q2 · San José State Spartans · Nash, Nick pass incomplete to Hamilton, Isaiah, PENALTY BALLST pass interference (Jones, Nic) 15 yards to the BALLST14, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN SJSU. (+4.24 EPA)
7. Q4 · San José State Spartans · Nick Starkel pass incomplete to Tre Walker (-4.11 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Will Jones run for 3 yds to the BalSt 32 (-3.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (34–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Drew Plitt (2050) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BALL 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 Ball State Cardinals vs San José State Spartans?

Ball State Cardinals 34, San José State Spartans 13 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs San José State Spartans?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 34–13.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401268773.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs San José State Spartans 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 Ball State Cardinals at San José State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.