Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Indiana State Sycamores 45–7 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Indiana State Sycamores 7, Ball State Cardinals 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Indiana State Sycamores	0	0	6	6	7
Ball State Cardinals	0	9	6	18	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 140.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.49 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
• Layne Hatcher (Ball State) — -6.0 yds · -1.11 EPA/play -2.21 EPA

Rushing

• Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 185.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• Tee Hodge (Indiana State) — 48.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Elijah Owens (Indiana State) — 49.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Receiving

• Dakota Caton (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 59.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 7 rec · 60.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Harry Van Dyne (Indiana State) — 3 rec · 80.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	24	70.8%	140	2	-0.02	-0.49
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59
Layne Hatcher	Ball State	2	0.0%	-6	0	-1.11	-2.21
Elijah Owens	Indiana State	24	37.5%	136	1	-0.31	-7.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Indiana State	Ball State
Plays	52	65
EPA / play	-0.139	+0.160
Total EPA	-7.22	+10.38
Success rate	25.0%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.313	-0.122
Rush EPA / play	+0.011	+0.360
Yards	288	451

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	4	24	+0.56	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	7	23	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Ball State	7	49	+0.84	Punt
Q1	Indiana State	7	26	-1.67	Punt
Q1	Ball State	11	75	+5.79	Pass TD
Q2	Indiana State	7	63	+1.19	Missed FG
Q2	Ball State	2	9	-3.55	Fumble
Q2	Indiana State	3	1	-2.69	Missed FG
Q2	Ball State	8	71	+1.48	Field goal
Q2	Indiana State	3	3	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Ball State	5	44	-0.77	Missed FG
Q3	Indiana State	3	1	-2.96	Punt
Q3	Ball State	3	-2	-3.78	Punt
Q3	Indiana State	6	23	-0.82	Punt
Q3	Ball State	3	55	+3.77	Rush TD
Q3	Indiana State	2	61	+5.72	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.66 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-4.78 EPA)
3. Q3 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Dakota Caton for a touchdown (49 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
5. Q2 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Harry Van Dyne for 41 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.48 EPA)
6. Q4 · Indiana State Sycamores · Elijah Owens pass to Harry Van Dyne for 36 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.42 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt for 5 yards (-4.19 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Rico Barfield for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (45–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 140.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Ball State at 0.16 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 Indiana State Sycamores vs Ball State Cardinals?

Indiana State Sycamores 7, Ball State Cardinals 45 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 7–45.

Where can I find the Indiana State Sycamores vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532402.

Who led Indiana State Sycamores vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) led passers with 140.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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