Ball State Cardinals vs. Auburn Tigers: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42–3 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 3, Auburn Tigers 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	0	3	0	3
Auburn Tigers	12	6	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jackson Arnold (Auburn) — 223.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +7.38 EPA
• Deuce Knight (Auburn) — 15.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -3.89 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 42.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -6.72 EPA

Rushing

• Qua Ashley (Ball State) — 10.0 yds -0.63 EPA
• Jeremiah Cobb (Auburn) — 118.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 13.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Cam Coleman (Auburn) — 7 rec · 77.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Horatio Fields (Auburn) — 6 rec · 51.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• Eric Weatherly (Ball State) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jackson Arnold	Auburn	32	75.0%	223	3	+0.23	+7.38
Deuce Knight	Auburn	6	33.3%	15	0	-0.65	-3.89
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	22	45.5%	42	0	-0.30	-6.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Auburn
Plays	49	66
EPA / play	-0.401	+0.192
Total EPA	-19.67	+12.68
Success rate	12.2%	57.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.305	+0.092
Rush EPA / play	-0.480	+0.328
Yards	73	492

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Auburn	8	12	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Ball State	6	10	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Auburn	2	55	+4.20	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	3	8	-0.97	Punt
Q1	Auburn	3	50	+3.51	Pass TD
Q1	Ball State	10	33	-1.39	Ended
Q2	Auburn	8	24	-1.98	Missed FG
Q2	Ball State	3	-6	-2.34	Punt
Q2	Auburn	9	67	+5.34	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	3	-6	-0.80	Punt
Q2	Auburn	7	33	-0.37	Punt
Q3	Ball State	3	0	+0.96	Punt
Q3	Auburn	4	79	+5.03	Rush TD
Q3	Ball State	3	1	-2.53	Punt
Q3	Auburn	2	3	-4.89	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Qian Magwood for 10 yards (4th & 5) (+4.12 EPA)
2. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Jackson Arnold pass to Horatio Fields for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
3. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Durell Robinson rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+3.84 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly rushes for 21 yards (4th & 1) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass to Ty Robinson for 16 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.55 EPA)
6. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt for 24 yards (+3.5 EPA)
7. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Jackson Arnold pass to Ryan Ghea for 7 yards (2nd & 14) (-3.47 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (42–3) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jackson Arnold (Auburn) — 223.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.192 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 Auburn Tigers?

Ball State Cardinals 3, Auburn Tigers 42 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 3–42.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Auburn Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752683.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Jackson Arnold (Auburn) led passers with 223.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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