Quick answer
Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 20–17 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 17.
Game summary
Ball State Cardinals edged Northern Illinois Huskies 20–17 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
- Passing leader: Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 119.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.08 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 105.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Trayvon Rudolph — 6 rec, 63.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Ball State (+0.010/play) vs Northern Illinois (-0.109/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State Cardinals | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 20 |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | 0 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
BALLBall State CardinalsKiael Kelly rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Rocky Lombardi rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Field goal good from 37 yards
Field goal good from 27 yards
Trayvon Rudolph rushes 35 yards for a touchdown
Kiael Kelly pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (6 yards)
Field goal good from 36 yards
NIUNorthern Illinois HuskiesFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Ball State
Q1TD KKKiael KellyPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Kiael Kelly rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
- Northern Illinois
Q2TD RLRocky LombardiPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-6
Rocky Lombardi rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
- Ball State
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 20
- Score
- 9-6
Field goal good from 37 yards
- Northern Illinois
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 10
- Score
- 9-9
Field goal good from 27 yards
- Northern Illinois
Q4TD TRTrayvon RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-15
Trayvon Rudolph rushes 35 yards for a touchdown
- Ball State
Q4TD TKTanner KoziolPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-15
Kiael Kelly pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (6 yards)
- Ball State
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 19
- Score
- 18-15
Field goal good from 36 yards
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.05 EPA
- Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois) — 144.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -6.03 EPA
Rushing
- Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 105.0 yds +0.13 EPA
- Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 73.0 yds -0.07 EPA
- Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Receiving
- Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +0.37 EPA
- Ahmad Edwards (Ball State) — 5 rec · 36.0 yds +0.23 EPA
- Qian Magwood (Ball State) — 3 rec · 26.0 yds -0.33 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | Ball State | 25 | 60.0% | 119 | 1 | -0.08 | -2.05 |
| Rocky Lombardi | Northern Illinois | 30 | 50.0% | 144 | 0 | -0.20 | -6.03 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Ball State | Northern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 69 | 57 |
| EPA / play | +0.010 | -0.109 |
| Total EPA | +0.72 | -6.19 |
| Success rate | 39.1% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA / play | -0.082 | -0.201 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.063 | -0.006 |
| Yards | 321 | 335 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Ball State | 7 | 67 | +5.55 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 32 | -3.59 | Fumble |
| Q1 | Ball State | 3 | 2 | -2.99 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 3 | -3.16 | Punt |
| Q1 | Ball State | 7 | 26 | -1.45 | Punt |
| Q1 | Northern Illinois | 13 | 98 | +8.34 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | Ball State | 7 | 33 | +0.09 | Punt |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 14 | -1.71 | Punt |
| Q2 | Ball State | 9 | 64 | +1.01 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Northern Illinois | 11 | 70 | +1.53 | Field goal |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 5 | 23 | -1.53 | Punt |
| Q3 | Ball State | 9 | 36 | -0.61 | Punt |
| Q3 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 7 | -0.95 | Punt |
| Q3 | Ball State | 10 | 30 | -1.37 | Missed FG |
| Q4 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 71 | +4.23 | Rush TD |
| Q4 | Ball State | 4 | 17 | -1.04 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-6.15 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
- Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rocky Lombardi rushes for 20 yards (4th & 1) (+3.97 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-3.54 EPA)
- Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.47 EPA)
- Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Trayvon Rudolph rushes 35 yards for a touchdown (+3.4 EPA)
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.18 EPA)
- Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Field goal missed (-3.08 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (20–17) in Week 11.
- Passing edge: Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 119.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Ball State at 0.01 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 Northern Illinois Huskies?
Ball State Cardinals 20, Northern Illinois Huskies 17 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies?
Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 20–17.
Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532437.
Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?
Kiael Kelly (Ball State) led passers with 119.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ball State Cardinals at Northern Illinois Huskies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Ball State Cardinals
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
Northern Illinois Huskies
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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