Ball State Cardinals 45–20 Western Michigan Broncos: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2021

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Western Michigan Broncos 45–20 in Week 6, 2021. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 45, Western Michigan Broncos 20.

Game summary

Ball State Cardinals rolled past Western Michigan Broncos 45–20 in Week 6 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +1.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: La'Darius Jefferson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Skyy Moore — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	6	9	6	12	45
Western Michigan Broncos	12	3	3	6	20

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

BALLBall State Cardinals

+3OPP 33

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WMU
Q1TD
KEKaleb Eleby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kaleb Eleby run for 2 yds for a TD, (Nick Mihalic KICK)
WMU
Q1TD
LJLa'Darius Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
La'Darius Jefferson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Mihalic KICK)
BALL
Q1TD
JMJalen McGaughy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Drew Plitt pass complete to Jalen McGaughy for 75 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK)
BALL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-12
Jake Chanove 27 yd FG GOOD
WMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-15
Nick Mihalic 20 yd FG GOOD
BALL
Q2TD
YTYo'Heinz Tyler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Drew Plitt pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 21 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK)
BALL
Q3TD
JHJustin Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Drew Plitt pass complete to Justin Hall for 33 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK)
WMU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
21-18
Nick Mihalic 21 yd FG GOOD
WMU
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Brett Anderson II 18 Yd Fumble Return (Jake Chanove Kick)
BALL
Q4TD
JHJustin Hall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Justin Hall run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK)
BALL
Q4TD
YTYo'Heinz Tyler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Drew Plitt pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 24 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drew Plitt (2050) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.28 EPA/play +22.96 EPA
Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.60 EPA
Jayshon Jackson (2050) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA

Rushing

La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
Sean Tyler (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Carson Steele (2050) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

Skyy Moore (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
Yo'Heinz Tyler (2050) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.95 EPA
Jaylen Hall (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Plitt	2050	18	83.3%	4	+1.28	+22.96
Kaleb Eleby	2711	28	67.9%	0	+0.02	+0.60
Jayshon Jackson	2050	1	0.0%	0	-0.66	-0.66
Jack Salopek	2711	2	0.0%	0	-0.55	-1.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BALL	WMU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	2711	1	-0.91	Ended
Q1	2050	5	-0.27	Punt
Q1	2711	9	+5.33	Rush TD
Q1	2711	1	+0.74	Rush TD
Q1	2050	5	+3.79	Pass TD
Q1	2711	12	+4.89	Ended
Q2	2050	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2050	3	+2.30	Missed FG
Q2	2711	2	-0.43	Ended
Q2	2050	6	+1.64	Ended
Q2	2711	11	-0.54	Field goal
Q2	2050	1	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	2711	1	-5.25	Fumble
Q2	2050	1	+1.35	Ended
Q2	2711	5	-0.12	Ended
Q3	2050	1	+0.46	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass intercepted return for no gain to the WMich 32 (-6.5 EPA)
Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Jalen McGaughy for 75 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby sacked for 0 yards to the WMich 37 (-5.25 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Brett Anderson II 18 Yd Fumble Return (Jake Chanove Kick) (-5.24 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Nathan Snyder punt for 35 yds BALL ST Penalty, Kick Catch Interference enforced at the deadball spot for (TEAM) to the WMich 29 (-4.87 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass intercepted return for no gain to the WMich 31 (-4.42 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Anthony Torres for 30 yds to the BalSt 31 for a 1ST down (+3.51 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Drew Plitt pass complete to Yo'Heinz Tyler for 24 yds for a TD, (Jake Chanove KICK) (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (45–20) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Drew Plitt (2050) — yds, 4 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 Western Michigan Broncos?

Ball State Cardinals 45, Western Michigan Broncos 20 in Week 6 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 45–20.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309563.

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

Drew Plitt (2050) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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