Western Michigan Broncos 37–30 Ball State Cardinals: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2022

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball State Cardinals 37–30 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 37, Ball State Cardinals 30.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos beat Ball State Cardinals 37–30 in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 253.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Carson Steele — 159.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Corey Crooms — 9 rec, 82.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.038/play) vs Ball State (+0.014/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	6	6	6	37
Ball State Cardinals	9	6	6	6	30

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

+3

+3OPP 27

BALLBall State Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1TD
LJLa'Darius Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
La'Darius Jefferson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q1TD
YTYo'Heinz Tyler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
John Paddock pass to Yo'Heinz Tyler for a touchdown (2 yards)
Ball State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 20 yards
Ball State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 44 yards
Western Michigan
Q2TD
LJLa'Darius Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
La'Darius Jefferson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 44 yards
Ball State
Q3TD
CSCarson Steele
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Carson Steele rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q3TD
LJLa'Darius Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
La'Darius Jefferson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q4TD
CCCorey Crooms
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Jack Salopek pass to Corey Crooms for a touchdown (12 yards)
Ball State
Q4TD
AAAmir Abdur-Rahman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
John Paddock pass to Amir Abdur-Rahman for a touchdown (39 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 253.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.12 EPA
John Paddock (Ball State) — 306.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -1.23 EPA

Rushing

Carson Steele (Ball State) — 159.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
La'Darius Jefferson (Western Michigan) — 85.0 yds · 3 TD +0.38 EPA
Sean Tyler (Western Michigan) — 58.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

Corey Crooms (Western Michigan) — 9 rec · 82.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Jayshon Jackson (Ball State) — 7 rec · 90.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Yo'Heinz Tyler (Ball State) — 4 rec · 67.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Salopek	Western Michigan	44	56.8%	253	1	+0.00	+0.12
John Paddock	Ball State	39	56.4%	306	2	-0.03	-1.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Ball State
Plays	87	70
EPA / play	+0.038	+0.014
Total EPA	+3.33	+0.95
Success rate	42.5%	37.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.003	-0.032
Rush EPA / play	+0.075	+0.070
Yards	426	486

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	2	11	-4.52	Fumble
Q1	Western Michigan	9	32	+0.99	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	5	77	+6.69	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	3	12	+1.00	Punt
Q1	Ball State	10	78	+2.93	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	12	46	-2.94	Ended
Q2	Ball State	3	9	-1.43	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	3	4	-2.62	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	6	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	4	22	-1.01	Punt
Q2	Ball State	6	28	-2.09	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	3	17	+0.34	Punt
Q2	Ball State	4	37	-0.39	Field goal
Q2	Western Michigan	12	81	+6.68	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	4	49	+1.08	Field goal
Q3	Western Michigan	7	21	-1.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass intercepted (-6.46 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek completion for 35 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.51 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · La'Darius Jefferson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-3.58 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · John Paddock pass to Amir Abdur-Rahman for a touchdown (39 yards) (+3.42 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass to Corey Crooms for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+3.38 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass intercepted (-3.18 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek rushes for no gain (4th & 4) (-3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (37–30) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 253.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.038 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 37, Ball State Cardinals 30 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 37–30.

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=401416594.

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

Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) led passers with 253.0 yards and 1 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.