Northern Illinois Huskies 23–25 Ball State Cardinals: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 25–23 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Northern Illinois Huskies 23, Ball State Cardinals 25.

Game summary

Ball State Cardinals edged Northern Illinois Huskies 25–23 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 202.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Sloan — 55.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Cam Thompson — 8 rec, 136.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ball State (+0.109/play) vs Northern Illinois (+0.055/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	6	0	9	23
Ball State Cardinals	6	12	0	6	25

Scoring Map

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

NIUNorthern Illinois Huskies

+3OPP 30

BALLBall State Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ball State
Q1TD
TKTanner Koziol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Kadin Semonza pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (3 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q1TD
ABAntario Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Antario Brown rushes 34 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Ball State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 47 yards
Ball State
Q2TD
TKTanner Koziol
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Kadin Semonza pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (6 yards)
Northern Illinois
Q2TD
CTCam Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Ethan Hampton pass to Cam Thompson for a touchdown (54 yards)
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 50 yards
Northern Illinois
Q4TD
ABAntario Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Antario Brown rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Northern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 47 yards
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
21-24
Field goal good from 52 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 202.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +7.41 EPA
Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 11.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +0.32 EPA
Ethan Hampton (Northern Illinois) — 187.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Sloan (Ball State) — 55.0 yds -0.09 EPA
Vaughn Pemberton (Ball State) — 71.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Antario Brown (Northern Illinois) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

Cam Thompson (Northern Illinois) — 8 rec · 136.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Tanner Koziol (Ball State) — 9 rec · 78.0 yds +1.25 EPA
Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois) — 7 rec · 48.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kadin Semonza	Ball State	34	58.8%	202	2	+0.22	+7.41
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	1	100.0%	11	0	+0.32	+0.32
Ethan Hampton	Northern Illinois	34	52.9%	187	1	-0.01	-0.42
Josh Holst	Northern Illinois	11	63.6%	60	0	-0.27	-2.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Illinois	Ball State
Plays	68	75
EPA / play	+0.055	+0.109
Total EPA	+3.73	+8.15
Success rate	48.5%	46.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.074	+0.221
Rush EPA / play	+0.307	+0.010
Yards	405	402

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	10	62	+5.00	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Illinois	5	35	+2.24	Punt
Q1	Ball State	5	37	-0.02	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	7	92	+8.02	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	6	78	+2.59	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	1	-4.69	Interception
Q2	Ball State	3	4	-2.68	Field goal
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	17	-4.23	Fumble
Q2	Ball State	12	65	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	75	+6.24	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	3	5	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	6	17	-2.67	Ended
Q2	Ball State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	5	39	-0.11	Punt
Q3	Ball State	16	62	+1.74	Punt
Q3	Northern Illinois	6	18	-0.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass to Cam Thompson for a touchdown (54 yards) (+5.95 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-3.52 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Ethan Hampton pass intercepted (-3.46 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst pass to Cam Thompson for 27 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.44 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Antario Brown rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+3.15 EPA)
Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Josh Holst pass intercepted (-3.11 EPA)
Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kadin Semonza pass to Tanner Koziol for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.97 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Blocked Field Goal (33 yards) (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (25–23) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Kadin Semonza (Ball State) — 202.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Ball State at 0.109 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?

Northern Illinois Huskies 23, Ball State Cardinals 25 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 23–25.

Where can I find the Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644753.

Who led Northern Illinois Huskies vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Kadin Semonza (Ball State) led passers with 202.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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