Western Michigan Broncos vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2024 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball State Cardinals 45–42 in Week 6, 2024. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 45, Ball State Cardinals 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	18	0	9	12	45
Ball State Cardinals	12	6	12	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 309.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +17.42 EPA
• Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 247.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +16.55 EPA
• Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 22.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.67 EPA/play +2.67 EPA

Rushing

• Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 66.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Jaden Nixon (Western Michigan) — 127.0 yds · 3 TD -0.15 EPA
• Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 48.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 9 rec · 92.0 yds +0.98 EPA
• Anthony Sambucci (Western Michigan) — 9 rec · 74.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 7 rec · 68.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	36	58.3%	309	3	+0.48	+17.42
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	31	83.9%	247	3	+0.53	+16.55
Braedon Sloan	Ball State	1	100.0%	22	1	+2.67	+2.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Ball State
Plays	70	64
EPA / play	+0.182	+0.220
Total EPA	+12.77	+14.11
Success rate	51.4%	46.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.534	+0.543
Rush EPA / play	-0.097	-0.222
Yards	464	429

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	5	18	-1.98	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	9	85	+7.04	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	1	5	-5.08	Fumble
Q1	Western Michigan	2	10	+2.02	Pass TD
Q1	Ball State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Western Michigan	3	6	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Ball State	4	95	+8.22	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	2	65	+4.99	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	15	88	+7.78	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	10	74	-0.91	Ended
Q2	Ball State	11	36	+1.30	Ended
Q2	Western Michigan	10	64	+4.63	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	4	40	+2.64	Pass TD
Q3	Western Michigan	2	6	-7.73	Fumble
Q3	Ball State	4	14	+2.21	Pass TD
Q3	Western Michigan	13	53	+0.90	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Braedon Sloan for 72 yards (3rd & 8) (+7.07 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kickoff (+6.86 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-5.29 EPA)
4. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Cam Pickett for a touchdown (27 yards) (+5.12 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-5.08 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass intercepted (-4.72 EPA)
7. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Qian Magwood for 19 yards (4th & 6) (+4.13 EPA)
8. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jaden Nixon rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (45–42) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 309.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Ball State at 0.22 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 Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Michigan Broncos 45, Ball State Cardinals 42 in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ball State Cardinals?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 45–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644741.

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

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) led passers with 309.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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