Ball State Cardinals 34–37 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2024

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Ball State Cardinals 37–34 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 34, Central Michigan Chippewas 37.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged Ball State Cardinals 37–34 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 292.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.23 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Sloan — 96.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tanner Koziol — 9 rec, 111.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan (+0.380/play) vs Ball State (+0.176/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	9	6	6	9	34
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	21	0	12	37

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 14

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 23

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ball State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 31 yards
Ball State
Q1TD
QMQian Magwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Kadin Semonza pass to Qian Magwood for a touchdown (6 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2TD
BEBert Emanuel Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Bert Emanuel Jr. rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q2TD
CPChris Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Bert Emanuel Jr. pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (7 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2TD
MLMarion Lukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Marion Lukes rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q2TD
MGMalcolm Gillie
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Kadin Semonza pass to Malcolm Gillie for a touchdown (23 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 33 yards
Ball State
Q3TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Braedon Sloan rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
24-21
Field goal good from 40 yards
Central Michigan
Q4TD
BEBert Emanuel Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Bert Emanuel Jr. rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q4TD
TKTanner Koziol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Kadin Semonza pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (16 yards)
Central Michigan
Q4TD
CPChris Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Joe Labas pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (20 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 292.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +9.88 EPA
Joe Labas (Central Michigan) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +3.86 EPA
Bert Emanuel Jr. (Central Michigan) — 7.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.84 EPA/play +1.84 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 96.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
B.J. Harris (Central Michigan) — 177.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Receiving

Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 9 rec · 111.0 yds +1.21 EPA
Qian Magwood (Ball State) — 6 rec · 98.0 yds +0.42 EPA
Chris Parker (Central Michigan) — 5 rec · 79.0 yds +1.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	42	71.4%	292	3	+0.23	+9.88
Joe Labas	Central Michigan	21	66.7%	179	1	+0.18	+3.86
Bert Emanuel Jr.	Central Michigan	1	100.0%	7	1	+1.84	+1.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Central Michigan
Plays	75	54
EPA / play	+0.176	+0.380
Total EPA	+13.18	+20.52
Success rate	49.3%	48.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.235	+0.259
Rush EPA / play	+0.100	+0.463
Yards	473	589

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	5	20	-0.49	Punt
Q1	Ball State	9	75	+3.70	Field goal
Q1	Central Michigan	6	54	-1.49	Ended
Q1	Ball State	7	63	+4.64	Pass TD
Q1	Central Michigan	4	35	+0.14	Ended
Q2	Ball State	4	9	-5.47	Ended
Q2	Central Michigan	3	62	+5.26	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	5	37	-0.11	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	86	+7.05	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	3	-5	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	6	41	+4.29	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	8	74	+6.61	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	2	82	-0.71	Field goal
Q3	Ball State	9	33	-0.16	Ended
Q3	Ball State	1	22	+4.72	Rush TD
Q3	Central Michigan	5	41	-2.91	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Nahree Biggins rushes for 76 yards (2nd & 13) (+5.48 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Malcolm Gillie for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.42 EPA)
Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Braedon Sloan rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+4.72 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Bert Emanuel Jr. rushes for 11 yards (1st & 4) (-4.62 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Joe Labas pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.53 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · B.J. Harris rushes for 41 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.05 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · B.J. Harris rushes for 71 yards (1st & 10) (+3.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (37–34) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 292.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Central Michigan at 0.38 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Ball State Cardinals 34, Central Michigan Chippewas 37 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 34–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644735.

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

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) led passers with 292.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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