Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 24–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 17, Ball State Cardinals 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	3	0	6	6	17
Ball State Cardinals	6	3	6	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 170.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.40 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 104.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

• Marquez Cooper (Ball State) — 176.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
• Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 72.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 65.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Tyson Davis (Central Michigan) — 6 rec · 65.0 yds +0.19 EPA
• Qian Magwood (Ball State) — 7 rec · 59.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Jesse Prewitt III (Central Michigan) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	33	57.6%	170	1	+0.16	+5.40
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	17	70.6%	104	0	-0.05	-0.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Ball State
Plays	66	60
EPA / play	+0.080	+0.203
Total EPA	+5.28	+12.15
Success rate	39.4%	56.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.164	-0.049
Rush EPA / play	-0.004	+0.302
Yards	301	362

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	7	22	-2.96	Field goal
Q1	Ball State	7	75	+6.24	Rush TD
Q1	Central Michigan	5	11	-2.50	Punt
Q1	Ball State	6	23	-1.62	Punt
Q1	Central Michigan	10	51	+1.10	Punt
Q2	Ball State	11	80	+2.20	Field goal
Q2	Central Michigan	3	9	-0.24	Punt
Q2	Ball State	2	4	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	4	28	+0.27	Punt
Q2	Ball State	4	26	-1.65	Ended
Q3	Ball State	8	52	+3.94	Rush TD
Q3	Central Michigan	11	78	+6.64	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	13	74	+6.18	Rush TD
Q4	Central Michigan	3	6	-2.10	Punt
Q4	Ball State	3	7	-1.91	Punt
Q4	Central Michigan	11	65	+5.77	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Mitchel Collier for 9 yards (4th & 5) (+4.91 EPA)
2. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Jesse Prewitt III for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.49 EPA)
3. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer rushes for 2 yards (4th & 2) (+3.23 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.66 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Marquez Cooper rushes for 39 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.65 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Qian Magwood for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.59 EPA)
7. Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Marion Lukes for 13 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.54 EPA)
8. Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Penalty (2nd & 13) (+2.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 170.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Ball State at 0.203 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals?

Central Michigan Chippewas 17, Ball State Cardinals 24 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532425.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) led passers with 170.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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