Ball State Cardinals vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Ball State Cardinals 24–14 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 14, Vanderbilt Commodores 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	6	0	6	0	14
Vanderbilt Commodores	3	9	0	9	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 272.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +9.30 EPA
• Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 173.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.82 EPA

Rushing

• Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.65 EPA
• Sedrick Alexander (Vanderbilt) — 41.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 28.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 9 rec · 68.0 yds +0.60 EPA
• Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) — 8 rec · 130.0 yds +1.55 EPA
• Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	Vanderbilt	32	53.1%	272	1	+0.29	+9.30
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	31	67.7%	173	1	+0.03	+0.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Vanderbilt
Plays	51	68
EPA / play	+0.106	+0.197
Total EPA	+5.39	+13.36
Success rate	52.9%	44.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.026	+0.291
Rush EPA / play	+0.228	+0.113
Yards	268	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	11	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Vanderbilt	10	66	+2.04	Field goal
Q1	Ball State	4	31	-0.59	Punt
Q1	Vanderbilt	6	86	+4.53	Field goal
Q2	Ball State	5	19	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	3	8	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	2	-2.67	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	11	97	+7.41	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	5	20	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Vanderbilt	5	28	-0.39	Punt
Q2	Ball State	4	5	-0.56	Ended
Q3	Vanderbilt	3	7	-2.39	Punt
Q3	Ball State	11	94	+8.33	Pass TD
Q3	Vanderbilt	13	54	+0.55	Field goal
Q4	Ball State	4	10	-2.50	Punt
Q4	Vanderbilt	8	45	+3.47	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Eli Stowers for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.05 EPA)
2. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Eli Stowers for 29 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.75 EPA)
3. Q3 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Junior Sherrill for 43 yards (2nd & 12) (+3.19 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Tj Horton rushes for 9 yards (4th & 1) (+3.18 EPA)
6. Q1 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia pass to Sedrick Alexander for 38 yards (1st & 10) (+3.15 EPA)
7. Q4 · Vanderbilt Commodores · Diego Pavia rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+2.59 EPA)
8. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Kadin Semonza for a loss of 10 yards (2nd & 8) (-2.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Vanderbilt Commodores controlled the final (24–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) — 272.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Vanderbilt at 0.197 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 Vanderbilt Commodores?

Ball State Cardinals 14, Vanderbilt Commodores 24 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Vanderbilt Commodores?

Vanderbilt Commodores won with a final score of 14–24.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Vanderbilt Commodores box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628399.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Vanderbilt Commodores in passing?

Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt) led passers with 272.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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