Eastern Michigan Eagles 24–9 Ball State Cardinals: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Ball State Cardinals 24–9 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 24, Ball State Cardinals 9.

Game summary

Eastern Michigan Eagles rolled past Ball State Cardinals 24–9 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 43.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tavierre Dunlap — 36.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jamarien Wheeler — 1 rec, 43.0 yds.
EPA edge: Eastern Michigan (-0.195/play) vs Ball State (-0.268/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	6	9	0	6	24
Ball State Cardinals	0	0	3	3	9

Scoring Map

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

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

+3OPP 26

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 21

BALLBall State Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Michigan
Q1TD
NKNoah Kim
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Noah Kim rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q2TD
JWJamarien Wheeler
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Noah Kim pass to Jamarien Wheeler for a touchdown (43 yards)
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
15-0
Field goal good from 43 yards
Ball State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Eastern Michigan
Q4TD
TDTavierre Dunlap
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-3
Tavierre Dunlap rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
Ball State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
21-6
Field goal good from 38 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.62 EPA/play +3.62 EPA
36) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 12.0 yds · +2.21 EPA/play +2.21 EPA
09) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 18.0 yds · +1.70 EPA/play +1.70 EPA

Rushing

Tavierre Dunlap (Eastern Michigan) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD +2.76 EPA
Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 1.0 yds · 1 TD +1.14 EPA

Receiving

Jamarien Wheeler (Eastern Michigan) — 1 rec · 43.0 yds +3.62 EPA
#7 J.Wheeler caught at 30 (Eastern Michigan) — 1 rec · 23.0 yds +1.00 EPA
#7 J.Wheeler caught at 37 (Eastern Michigan) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds +1.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Kim	Eastern Michigan	1	100.0%	43	1	+3.62	+3.62
36) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim	Eastern Michigan	1	100.0%	12	0	+2.21	+2.21
09) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim	Eastern Michigan	1	100.0%	18	0	+1.70	+1.70
#1 N.Kim	Eastern Michigan	2	100.0%	10	0	+0.58	+1.16
21) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim	Eastern Michigan	1	100.0%	21	0	+1.10	+1.10
12) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim	Eastern Michigan	1	100.0%	10	0	+0.97	+0.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Ball State
Plays	69	54
EPA / play	-0.195	-0.268
Total EPA	-13.45	-14.46
Success rate	44.9%	31.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.262	-0.581
Rush EPA / play	-0.147	-0.035
Yards	380	202

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	3	-1	-1.98	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	58	-7.08	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	8	48	-0.88	Interception
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	36	-3.53	Ended
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	2	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	-6	-3.08	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	4	55	+4.20	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	3	8	-0.33	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	7	31	-1.96	Interception
Q2	Ball State	3	5	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	8	56	+0.59	Field goal
Q2	Ball State	1	1	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Eastern Michigan	3	4	-4.08	Interception
Q3	Ball State	8	35	-0.96	Field goal
Q3	Eastern Michigan	6	16	-1.90	Punt
Q3	Ball State	14	66	-1.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble (-9.43 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kickoff (+4.28 EPA)
Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Shotgun #1 K.Kelly pass intercepted (-3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Noah Kim pass to Jamarien Wheeler for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.62 EPA)
Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Shotgun #1 K.Kelly sacked for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 2) (-3.35 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · 17) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 N.Kim pass intercepted (-2.85 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Tavierre Dunlap rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+2.76 EPA)
Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Shotgun #1 K.Kelly pass to #5 Q.Magwood caught at 46 for 19 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Eastern Michigan Eagles controlled the final (24–9) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) — 43.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Eastern Michigan at -0.195 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 24, Ball State Cardinals 9 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals?

Eastern Michigan Eagles won with a final score of 24–9.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762861.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan) led passers with 43.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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