Army Black Knights vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Army Black Knights 28–16 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Army Black Knights 16, Ball State Cardinals 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Army Black Knights	0	12	0	0	16
Ball State Cardinals	18	0	0	8	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jemel Jones (349) — 0.0 yds · +0.30 EPA/play +2.37 EPA
• Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.00 EPA
• Tyhier Tyler (349) — 0.0 yds · -1.54 EPA/play -6.16 EPA

Rushing

• Tyhier Tyler (349) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.26 EPA
• Jakobi Buchanan (349) — 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Carson Steele (2050) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Yo'Heinz Tyler (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Justin Hall (2050) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Jayshon Jackson (2050) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jemel Jones	349	8	62.5%	0	0	+0.30	+2.37
Drew Plitt	2050	28	60.7%	0	2	+0.07	+2.00
Tyhier Tyler	349	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.54	-6.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ARMY	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	349	1	0	-2.64	Ended
Q1	2050	1	0	+0.61	Rush TD
Q1	349	7	0	+3.73	Punt
Q1	2050	10	0	+5.63	Pass TD
Q1	349	4	0	-5.49	Ended
Q1	2050	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	349	6	0	+0.20	Ended
Q2	2050	2	0	-0.33	Ended
Q2	349	1	0	+1.06	Rush TD
Q2	2050	3	0	+0.27	Punt
Q2	349	14	0	+6.71	Rush TD
Q2	2050	6	0	-0.76	Ended
Q2	349	3	0	+5.14	Ended
Q3	2050	1	0	-0.55	Ended
Q3	349	1	0	-4.00	Interception
Q3	349	1	0	-0.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Cole Talley kickoff for 64 yds , Justin Hall return for 99 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+4.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Army Black Knights · Tyrell Robinson run for 1 yd to the BalSt 3 (-4.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · PENALTY AWP Roughing The Passer (Broughton,Marquel) 15 yards from BSU35 to BSU50. NO PLAY. (-4.01 EPA)
4. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Tyhier Tyler pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
5. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Braheam Murphy run for 25 yds to the BalSt 15 for a 1ST down (+3.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · Army Black Knights · Jemel Jones pass complete to A.J. Howard Jr. for 4 yds to the BalSt 41 for a 1ST down (+2.97 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Jayshon Jackson for 44 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+2.83 EPA)
8. Q1 · Army Black Knights · Braheam Murphy run for 6 yds to the BalSt 40 (-2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (28–16) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jemel Jones (349) — yds.
• EPA edge: ARMY 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 Army Black Knights vs Ball State Cardinals?

Army Black Knights 16, Ball State Cardinals 28 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Army Black Knights vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 16–28.

Where can I find the Army Black Knights vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309559.

Who led Army Black Knights vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Jemel Jones (349) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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