Ball State Cardinals vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Ball State Cardinals 42– in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Ball State Cardinals , Western Michigan Broncos 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	0	0	0
Western Michigan Broncos	6	12	6	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 241.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.43 EPA
• Aidan Leffler (Ball State) — 0.0 yds · -0.82 EPA/play -0.82 EPA
• Brady Jones (Western Michigan) — 7.0 yds · 1 TD · -2.43 EPA/play -4.86 EPA

Rushing

• Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD +0.49 EPA
• Devin Miles (Western Michigan) — 46.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 38.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Ball State) — 5 rec · 8.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Talique Williams (Western Michigan) — 5 rec · 55.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Aveion Chenault (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Broc Lowry	Western Michigan	27	85.2%	241	2	+0.31	+8.43
Aidan Leffler	Ball State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.82	-0.82
Brady Jones	Western Michigan	2	50.0%	7	1	-2.43	-4.86
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	27	48.1%	41	0	-0.69	-18.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Western Michigan
Plays	50	73
EPA / play	-0.743	+0.110
Total EPA	-37.13	+8.06
Success rate	16.0%	52.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.692	+0.123
Rush EPA / play	-0.806	+0.102
Yards	92	468

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	3	0	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	9	34	-3.23	Ended
Q1	Ball State	9	23	-7.13	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	3	55	+4.17	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	4	-3	-7.94	Fumble
Q1	Western Michigan	4	27	+2.42	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	5	18	-1.04	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	6	58	+3.29	Rush TD
Q2	Ball State	6	16	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	7	39	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Ball State	5	28	-0.14	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	4	5	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Ball State	3	1	-2.95	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	8	73	+4.60	Pass TD
Q3	Ball State	3	-6	-2.72	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	11	65	-0.07	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-6.59 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Brady Jones pass intercepted (-5.27 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Punt for 2 yards (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · TJ Horton rushes for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 3) (-3.58 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Broc Lowry rushes 37 yards for a touchdown (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-3.38 EPA)
8. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Broc Lowry pass to Malique Dieudonne for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (42–) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 241.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.11 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 Western Michigan Broncos?

Ball State Cardinals 0, Western Michigan Broncos 42 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 0–42.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762834.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) led passers with 241.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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