Ball State Cardinals 3–45 Georgia Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Ball State Cardinals 45–3 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 3, Georgia Bulldogs 45.

Game summary

Georgia Bulldogs dominated Ball State Cardinals 45–3 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Carson Beck (Georgia) — 343.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.29 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 8.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Qian Magwood — 5 rec, 32.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia (+0.115/play) vs Ball State (-0.367/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	6	0	3	3
Georgia Bulldogs	0	21	12	0	45

Scoring Map

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

BALLBall State Cardinals

OPP EZ

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 10

UGAGeorgia Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ball State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Punt return touchdown
Georgia
Q2TD
MRMarcus Rosemy-Jacksaint
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Carson Beck pass to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint for a touchdown (7 yards)
Georgia
Q2TD
DBDillon Bell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Dillon Bell rushes 21 yards for a touchdown
Georgia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 35 yards
Georgia
Q2TD
KMKendall Milton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Kendall Milton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Georgia
Q3TD
CJCash Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Carson Beck pass to Cash Jones for a touchdown (27 yards)
Georgia
Q3TD
RRRoderick Robinson II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Roderick Robinson II rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-33
Field goal good from 27 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Carson Beck (Georgia) — 343.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +8.83 EPA
Layne Hatcher (Ball State) — 82.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +3.61 EPA
Gunner Stockton (Georgia) — -6.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -1.33 EPA

Rushing

Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 8.0 yds -0.62 EPA
Kendall Milton (Georgia) — 18.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Roderick Robinson II (Georgia) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

Qian Magwood (Ball State) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Ty Robinson (Ball State) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carson Beck	Georgia	30	76.7%	343	2	+0.29	+8.83
Layne Hatcher	Ball State	16	62.5%	82	0	+0.23	+3.61
Gunner Stockton	Georgia	2	50.0%	-6	0	-0.66	-1.33
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	5	20.0%	10	0	-0.36	-1.80
Brock Vandagriff	Georgia	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.94	-1.87
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	16	43.8%	65	0	-0.93	-14.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Georgia
Plays	65	61
EPA / play	-0.367	+0.115
Total EPA	-23.83	+6.99
Success rate	27.7%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.353	+0.166
Rush EPA / play	-0.385	+0.050
Yards	234	446

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia	8	42	-0.57	Missed FG
Q1	Ball State	11	33	-0.81	Punt
Q1	Georgia	8	30	-0.88	Punt
Q1	Ball State	4	13	-2.05	Touchdown
Q2	Ball State	4	8	-4.37	Interception
Q2	Georgia	6	78	+5.61	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	2	0	-4.87	Interception
Q2	Georgia	2	30	+2.59	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	3	6	-1.77	Punt
Q2	Georgia	11	50	-0.74	Field goal
Q2	Ball State	1	12	-3.74	Interception
Q2	Georgia	4	20	+3.85	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	1	6	-0.39	Ended
Q3	Ball State	3	5	-2.26	Punt
Q3	Georgia	3	53	-5.73	Interception
Q3	Ball State	3	-1	-3.99	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Georgia Bulldogs · Carson Beck pass intercepted (-5.65 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt return touchdown (-5.1 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass intercepted (-4.38 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass intercepted (-3.74 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher pass to Ahmad Edwards for 28 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher pass to Ty Robinson for 21 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.51 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Marquez Cooper rushes for a loss of 3 yards (4th & 1) (-3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass intercepted (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Bulldogs controlled the final (45–3) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Carson Beck (Georgia) — 343.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Georgia at 0.115 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ball State Cardinals vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Ball State Cardinals 3, Georgia Bulldogs 45 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Georgia Bulldogs won with a final score of 3–45.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520191.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Carson Beck (Georgia) led passers with 343.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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