Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 34–3 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Ball State Cardinals 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	3	0	0	3
Ball State Cardinals	3	9	12	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Layne Hatcher (Ball State) — 17.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +0.65 EPA
• Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 6.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -7.53 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 62.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -8.46 EPA

Rushing

• Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 144.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 116.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
• Jaylen Thomas (Kent State) — 33.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Jameel Gardner Jr. (Kent State) — 1 rec · 10.0 yds -1.58 EPA
• Trell Harris (Kent State) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Layne Hatcher	Ball State	3	100.0%	17	0	+0.22	+0.65
Tommy Ulatowski	Kent State	12	25.0%	6	0	-0.63	-7.53
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	15	26.7%	62	0	-0.56	-8.46
Devin Kargman	Kent State	16	31.2%	36	0	-0.60	-9.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Kent State	Ball State
Plays	47	69
EPA / play	-0.513	+0.075
Total EPA	-24.11	+5.17
Success rate	21.3%	42.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.613	-0.434
Rush EPA / play	-0.366	+0.255
Yards	111	413

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	3	-7	-3.49	Punt
Q1	Ball State	3	3	-3.30	Punt
Q1	Kent State	3	10	-0.65	Punt
Q1	Ball State	7	17	-2.82	Field goal
Q1	Kent State	6	35	+0.13	Punt
Q1	Ball State	8	80	+6.08	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	3	1	-2.80	Punt
Q2	Ball State	6	13	-2.40	Field goal
Q2	Kent State	4	6	-3.09	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	5	-2.04	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	-4	-2.21	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	-3	-2.11	Punt
Q2	Kent State	7	7	-2.07	Field goal
Q2	Ball State	3	3	-1.14	Ended
Q3	Ball State	9	88	+7.44	Rush TD
Q3	Kent State	3	13	-1.80	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman to Jameel Gardner Jr. — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.16 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman to Jameel Gardner Jr. — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Marquez Cooper rushes for 8 yards (4th & 3) (+3.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Devin Kargman pass to Luke Floriea for 18 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Charlie Spegal rushes for 1 yard (2nd & 3) (-3.08 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Ahmad Edwards for 46 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.91 EPA)
7. Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Penalty (2nd & 27) (+2.49 EPA)
8. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (34–3) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Layne Hatcher (Ball State) — 17.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Ball State at 0.075 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 Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals?

Kent State Golden Flashes 3, Ball State Cardinals 34 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 3–34.

Where can I find the Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532448.

Who led Kent State Golden Flashes vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Layne Hatcher (Ball State) led passers with 17.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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