Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Buffalo Bulls defeated Ball State Cardinals 51–48 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 48, Buffalo Bulls 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Ball State Cardinals	6	18	6	9	3	48
Buffalo Bulls	6	15	6	12	6	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 259.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +16.89 EPA
• Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 331.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +15.10 EPA
• incomplete (Ball State) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -4.52 EPA

Rushing

• Al-Jay Henderson (Buffalo) — 126.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
• Vaughn Pemberton (Ball State) — 25.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA
• C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 55.0 yds · 2 TD +1.78 EPA

Receiving

• JJ Jenkins (Buffalo) — 8 rec · 158.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Justin Bowick (Ball State) — 7 rec · 148.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 10 rec · 94.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Ogbonna	Buffalo	27	74.1%	259	3	+0.65	+16.89
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	30	80.0%	331	4	+0.50	+15.10
incomplete	Ball State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-4.52
incomplete	Buffalo	13	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-10.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Buffalo
Plays	71	82
EPA / play	+0.107	+0.111
Total EPA	+7.63	+8.96
Success rate	47.9%	46.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.261	+0.105
Rush EPA / play	-0.060	+0.116
Yards	529	446

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Buffalo	16	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	7	81	+6.97	Pass TD
Q1	Buffalo	3	0	-3.45	Punt
Q1	Ball State	7	73	+5.64	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	7	53	+0.34	Field goal
Q2	Ball State	7	77	-5.91	Rush TD
Q2	Buffalo	2	10	-4.60	Fumble
Q2	Ball State	3	-7	-3.37	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	6	80	+5.40	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	6	63	+5.48	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	5	13	-0.65	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	15	-4.40	Interception
Q2	Buffalo	2	2	+1.75	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	7	17	+0.11	Punt
Q3	Buffalo	9	63	+5.20	Rush TD
Q3	Ball State	4	20	-1.94	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-9.96 EPA)
2. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (2 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
3. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna rushes 26 yards for a touchdown (+6.36 EPA)
4. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass intercepted (-6.04 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Cam Pickett for a touchdown (65 yards) (+6.01 EPA)
6. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Rush (1st & 2) (-5.25 EPA)
7. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to JJ Jenkins for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.02 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass intercepted (-4.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Buffalo Bulls controlled the final (51–48) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 259.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Buffalo at 0.111 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 Buffalo Bulls?

Ball State Cardinals 48, Buffalo Bulls 51 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Buffalo Bulls?

Buffalo Bulls won with a final score of 48–51.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Buffalo Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644763.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) led passers with 259.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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