Quick answer
Ball State Cardinals defeated Western Michigan Broncos 30–27 in Week 15, 2020. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 27, Ball State Cardinals 30.
Game summary
Ball State Cardinals edged Western Michigan Broncos 30–27 in Week 15 of the 2020 season.
- Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: La'Darius Jefferson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: D'Wayne Eskridge — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 27 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.74 EPA
- Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.24 EPA
- TEAM (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.04 EPA
Rushing
- La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
- Will Jones (2050) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
- Jaxson Kincaide (2711) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Receiving
- D'Wayne Eskridge (2711) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
- Skyy Moore (2711) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.43 EPA
- Justin Hall (2050) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Eleby | 36 | 66.7% | 0 | 2 | +0.16 | +5.74 | |
| Drew Plitt | 33 | 66.7% | 0 | 3 | +0.16 | +5.24 | |
| TEAM | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.04 | -0.04 |
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 | +0.99 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 6 | 0 | +3.08 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | +1.21 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | -6.99 | Fumble | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -1.32 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | +2.09 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.13 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +0.02 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +3.60 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | +3.32 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 9 | 0 | +2.37 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +2.53 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | +5.32 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -3.45 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | -0.54 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Wesley French run for no gain to the WMich 40 Wesley French fumbled, recovered by BalSt Jimmy Daw , return for 20 yds to the WMich 40 (-9.43 EPA)
- Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass intercepted Chris Agyemang return for 14 yds to the WMich 30 (-5.49 EPA)
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 55 yds for a TD, (Drew Plitt pass to Yo'Heinz Tyler for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.44 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · La'Darius Jefferson run for 12 yds to the BalSt 41 for a 1ST down BALL ST Penalty, personal foul (Malcolm Lee) to the BalSt 44 for a 1ST down (+4.3 EPA)
- Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Thiago Kapps 29 yd FG MISSED (-3.74 EPA)
- Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 32 yds for a TD, (Jack Knight KICK) (+3.6 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · La'Darius Jefferson run for a loss of 1 yard to the BalSt 7 (-3.53 EPA)
- Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to D'Wayne Eskridge for 51 yds to the BalSt 24 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (30–27) in Week 15.
- Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — yds, 2 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 27, Ball State Cardinals 30 in Week 15 of the 2020 college football season.
Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?
Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 27–30.
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=401249885.
Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?
Kaleb Eleby (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.
Season records after this game
Western Michigan Broncos
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Ball State Cardinals
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W