Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 31–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 21, Ball State Cardinals 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	6	6	6	21
Ball State Cardinals	6	0	12	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Connor Sampson (2710) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +7.72 EPA
• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +3.74 EPA

Rushing

• Will Jones (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.14 EPA
• Myles Wanza (2710) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Carson Steele (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.71 EPA

Receiving

• Dennis Houston (2710) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Justin Hall (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.84 EPA
• Dallas Daniels (2710) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Connor Sampson	2710	43	67.4%	0	2	+0.18	+7.72
Drew Plitt	2050	22	68.2%	0	2	+0.17	+3.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WIU	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	-0.53	Ended
Q1	2710	6	0	-2.50	Ended
Q1	2050	6	0	-0.73	Ended
Q1	2710	5	0	+1.93	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+4.33	Pass TD
Q1	2050	5	0	+0.22	Punt
Q1	2710	2	0	-1.46	Punt
Q1	2050	3	0	-2.43	Ended
Q1	2710	3	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2050	1	0	-0.62	Ended
Q2	2710	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q2	2710	2	0	-1.87	Ended
Q2	2710	3	0	+2.63	Missed FG
Q2	2710	10	0	+2.81	Punt
Q2	2050	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q2	2710	6	0	-1.69	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Laramie,Mason field goal attempt from 39 yards NO GOOD, clock 02:31 PENALTY BSU Illegal Formation (Ward,Jordan) 6 yards from BSU23 to BSU17, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (-7.01 EPA)
2. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Connor Sampson pass complete to Dennis Houston for 75 yds for a TD, (Mason Laramie KICK) (+5.81 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Donny Marcus run for no gain to the WIll 21 (-4.88 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 49 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+4.33 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Connor Sampson pass intercepted (-4.31 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Connor Sampson pass incomplete to Dallas Daniels (-3.9 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Connor Sampson pass incomplete, broken up by Nic Jones for a 1ST down (+3.46 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 48 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (31–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Connor Sampson (2710) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: WIU 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 Illinois Leathernecks vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 21, Ball State Cardinals 31 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 21–31.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309540.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Connor Sampson (2710) 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 Illinois Leathernecks at Ball State Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.