Ball State Cardinals 24–42 Western Michigan Broncos: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball State Cardinals 42–24 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 24, Western Michigan Broncos 42.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos rolled past Ball State Cardinals 42–24 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) — 347.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Marquez Cooper — 88.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Qian Magwood — 9 rec, 110.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.257/play) vs Ball State (+0.071/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	3	6	6	6	24
Western Michigan Broncos	6	18	6	6	42

Scoring Map

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

BALLBall State Cardinals

+3OPP 10

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ball State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
Western Michigan
Q1TD
ASAnthony Sambucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Treyson Bourguet pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (18 yards)
Western Michigan
Q2TD
ZAZahir Abdus-Salaam
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jalen Buckley rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q2TD
MWMaximus Webster
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Layne Hatcher pass to Maximus Webster for a touchdown (2 yards)
Western Michigan
Q2TD
ASAnthony Sambucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Treyson Bourguet pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (2 yards)
Ball State
Q3TD
QMQian Magwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Layne Hatcher pass to Qian Magwood for a touchdown (32 yards)
Western Michigan
Q3TD
ASAnthony Sambucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Treyson Bourguet pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (31 yards)
Ball State
Q4TD
AEAhmad Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Layne Hatcher pass to Ahmad Edwards for a touchdown (57 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4TD
ZAZahir Abdus-Salaam
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) — 347.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +18.37 EPA
Layne Hatcher (Ball State) — 253.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +8.68 EPA

Rushing

Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 88.0 yds +0.04 EPA
Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) — 23.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

Qian Magwood (Ball State) — 9 rec · 110.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Austin Hence (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 6 rec · 62.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Treyson Bourguet	Western Michigan	38	63.2%	347	3	+0.48	+18.37
Layne Hatcher	Ball State	41	58.5%	253	3	+0.21	+8.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Western Michigan
Plays	61	72
EPA / play	+0.071	+0.257
Total EPA	+4.34	+18.49
Success rate	41.0%	45.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.212	+0.483
Rush EPA / play	-0.217	+0.004
Yards	357	500

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	9	72	+2.35	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	7	79	+6.81	Pass TD
Q1	Ball State	5	6	-3.23	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	14	122	+6.85	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	5	18	-4.03	Fumble
Q2	Western Michigan	7	43	+3.21	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	6	73	+6.59	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	6	11	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	4	-0.18	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	10	42	+2.06	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	5	43	+3.70	Pass TD
Q3	Western Michigan	4	59	+3.88	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	6	26	-0.23	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	2	8	-0.69	Punt
Q3	Ball State	5	11	-2.72	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	3	1	-2.50	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher pass to Ahmad Edwards for a touchdown (57 yards) (+5.28 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher pass to Qian Magwood for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.59 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Treyson Bourguet pass to Blake Bosma for 58 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.21 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-3.88 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Treyson Bourguet pass to Malique Dieudonne for 39 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.41 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Treyson Bourguet pass to Anthony Sambucci for 28 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.11 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher pass to Malcolm Gillie for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.07 EPA)
Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Layne Hatcher sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 11) (-2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (42–24) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) — 347.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.257 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 Western Michigan Broncos?

Ball State Cardinals 24, Western Michigan Broncos 42 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 24–42.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532409.

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

Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan) led passers with 347.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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