Ball State Cardinals 37–35 Kent State Golden Flashes: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 37–35 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 37, Kent State Golden Flashes 35.

Game summary

Ball State Cardinals edged Kent State Golden Flashes 37–35 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 372.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.43 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Sloan — 80.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chrishon McCray — 8 rec, 213.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.237/play) vs Ball State (+0.124/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	9	9	6	9	37
Kent State Golden Flashes	0	6	6	18	35

Scoring Map

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

BALLBall State Cardinals

+3

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ball State
Q1TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Braedon Sloan rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ball State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 34 yards
Kent State
Q2TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (24 yards)
Ball State
Q2TD
BSBraedon Sloan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Braedon Sloan rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Ball State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
18-6
Field goal good from 35 yards
Ball State
Q3TD
QMQian Magwood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Kadin Semonza pass to Qian Magwood for a touchdown (13 yards)
Kent State
Q3TD
KTKy Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Ky Thomas rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (63 yards)
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 38 yards
Kent State
Q4TD
LFLuke Floriea
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (18 yards)
Ball State
Q4TD
VPVaughn Pemberton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-24
Vaughn Pemberton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q4TD
CMChrishon McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (57 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 372.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +18.53 EPA
Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 224.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -4.77 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
Ky Thomas (Kent State) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
Vaughn Pemberton (Ball State) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.77 EPA

Receiving

Chrishon McCray (Kent State) — 8 rec · 213.0 yds +2.62 EPA
Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 8 rec · 43.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Luke Floriea (Kent State) — 6 rec · 145.0 yds +2.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Ulatowski	Kent State	43	39.5%	372	4	+0.43	+18.53
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	36	58.3%	224	1	-0.13	-4.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Kent State
Plays	73	66
EPA / play	+0.124	+0.237
Total EPA	+9.07	+15.63
Success rate	42.5%	34.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.132	+0.431
Rush EPA / play	+0.374	-0.126
Yards	423	475

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kent State	3	4	-4.72	Interception
Q1	Ball State	5	35	+3.12	Rush TD
Q1	Kent State	3	0	-3.07	Punt
Q1	Ball State	11	50	+0.51	Field goal
Q1	Kent State	7	20	-4.51	Ended
Q1	Ball State	3	8	-2.09	Punt
Q1	Kent State	4	80	+6.90	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	9	13	-4.19	Punt
Q2	Kent State	3	7	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Ball State	6	44	+3.61	Rush TD
Q2	Kent State	7	34	-1.50	Missed FG
Q2	Ball State	9	50	-1.09	Field goal
Q2	Kent State	1	-5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Ball State	11	75	+5.34	Pass TD
Q3	Kent State	6	77	+7.80	Rush TD
Q3	Ball State	5	32	-0.45	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (63 yards) (+7.63 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (57 yards) (+5.85 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Vaughn Pemberton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+5.34 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for 53 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.58 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.55 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Luke Floriea for 25 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.27 EPA)
Q1 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Ky Thomas rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Tommy Ulatowski pass to Chrishon McCray for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (37–35) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) — 372.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.237 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Ball State Cardinals 37, Kent State Golden Flashes 35 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 37–35.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644743.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Tommy Ulatowski (Kent State) led passers with 372.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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