Akron Zips vs. Ball State Cardinals: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ball State Cardinals defeated Akron Zips 42–28 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Akron Zips 28, Ball State Cardinals 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	6	6	9	3	28
Ball State Cardinals	12	0	12	12	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ty Robinson (Ball State) — 37.0 yds · +2.17 EPA/play +2.17 EPA
• Ben Finley (Akron) — 287.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -8.48 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 100.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -11.57 EPA

Rushing

• Qua Ashley (Ball State) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Jordan Gant (Akron) — 94.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Kiael Kelly (Ball State) — 85.0 yds · 3 TD +0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Israel Polk (Akron) — 5 rec · 72.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Myles Walker (Akron) — 1 rec · 4.0 yds -1.60 EPA
• Tim Grear Jr. (Akron) — 4 rec · 87.0 yds +1.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ty Robinson	Ball State	1	100.0%	37	0	+2.17	+2.17
Ben Finley	Akron	43	51.2%	287	3	-0.20	-8.48
Kiael Kelly	Ball State	23	39.1%	100	1	-0.50	-11.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Ball State
Plays	73	64
EPA / play	-0.155	-0.030
Total EPA	-11.35	-1.94
Success rate	41.1%	31.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.197	-0.392
Rush EPA / play	-0.096	+0.186
Yards	442	378

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	4	9	-4.77	Ended
Q1	Akron	5	34	+3.07	Pass TD
Q1	Ball State	10	77	+6.35	Rush TD
Q1	Akron	2	2	-1.95	Punt
Q1	Ball State	7	77	+6.32	Rush TD
Q1	Akron	3	7	-2.13	Punt
Q2	Ball State	6	4	-5.94	Fumble
Q2	Akron	4	3	-6.97	Ended
Q2	Ball State	5	11	-2.47	Missed FG
Q2	Akron	3	-15	-3.21	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	7	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Akron	9	81	+6.03	Pass TD
Q2	Ball State	3	2	-0.58	Punt
Q2	Akron	7	59	-2.69	Ended
Q3	Ball State	3	1	-3.32	Punt
Q3	Akron	3	8	-2.17	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Qua Ashley rushes 69 yards for a touchdown (+6.17 EPA)
2. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Kickoff (+5.73 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ball State Cardinals · Fumble (-5.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · Akron Zips · Ben Finley pass to Kyan Mason for a touchdown (37 yards) (+5.2 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly pass intercepted (-4.85 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ball State Cardinals · Kiael Kelly rushes for 33 yards (3rd & 18) (+4.31 EPA)
7. Q2 · Akron Zips · Ben Finley to Myles Walker — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.96 EPA)
8. Q4 · Akron Zips · Ben Finley pass intercepted (-3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ball State Cardinals controlled the final (42–28) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Ty Robinson (Ball State) — 37.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Ball State at -0.03 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 Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals?

Akron Zips 28, Ball State Cardinals 42 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals?

Ball State Cardinals won with a final score of 28–42.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762838.

Who led Akron Zips vs Ball State Cardinals in passing?

Ty Robinson (Ball State) led passers with 37.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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