Ball State Cardinals vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Ball State Cardinals 31– in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Ball State Cardinals , Purdue Boilermakers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	0	0	0
Purdue Boilermakers	12	6	6	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 302.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +14.99 EPA
• Malachi Singleton (Purdue) — 29.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +1.41 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 78.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -4.36 EPA

Rushing

• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 78.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Qua Ashley (Ball State) — 45.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Jackson III (Purdue) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Arhmad Branch (Purdue) — 3 rec · 101.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• EJ Horton Jr. (Purdue) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Browne	Purdue	26	69.2%	302	2	+0.58	+14.99
Malachi Singleton	Purdue	3	66.7%	29	0	+0.47	+1.41
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	19	52.6%	78	0	-0.23	-4.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Purdue
Plays	51	58
EPA / play	-0.170	+0.286
Total EPA	-8.67	+16.56
Success rate	31.4%	51.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.229	+0.565
Rush EPA / play	-0.135	+0.006
Yards	209	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Purdue	2	62	+5.00	Pass TD
Q1	Ball State	3	6	-2.23	Punt
Q1	Purdue	6	76	+5.93	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	3	2	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Purdue	3	4	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Ball State	8	33	-0.34	Punt
Q1	Purdue	12	91	+7.12	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	2	4	-1.01	Punt
Q2	Purdue	3	6	-1.94	Punt
Q2	Ball State	9	60	-0.31	Ended
Q2	Purdue	3	7	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Ball State	1	0	-0.12	Ended
Q3	Ball State	12	48	+0.74	Missed FG
Q3	Purdue	7	73	+4.50	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	6	8	-2.82	Punt
Q4	Purdue	12	61	+0.02	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Elijah Jackson for 37 yards (4th & 2) (+4.83 EPA)
2. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Punt for 5 yards (-4.32 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Field goal missed (-3.99 EPA)
4. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Arhmad Branch for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Devin Mockobee rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.87 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Field goal missed (-2.94 EPA)
8. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly rushes for 10 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Purdue Boilermakers controlled the final (31–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 302.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Purdue at 0.286 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 Purdue Boilermakers?

Ball State Cardinals 0, Purdue Boilermakers 31 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers won with a final score of 0–31.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752801.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Ryan Browne (Purdue) led passers with 302.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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