Ball State Cardinals vs. Northern Illinois Huskies: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Illinois Huskies defeated Ball State Cardinals 21–7 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Ball State Cardinals 7, Northern Illinois Huskies 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ball State Cardinals	0	6	0	0	7
Northern Illinois Huskies	6	0	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly (Ball State) — 50.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
• Shotgun #1 K.Kelly (Ball State) — 68.0 yds · -0.07 EPA/play -1.14 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly (Ball State) — -7.0 yds · -1.54 EPA/play -1.54 EPA

Receiving

• #10 J.McDougle caught at 18 (Ball State) — 0 rec · 25.0 yds +2.07 EPA
• #6 D.Rogers caught at 40 (Northern Illinois) — 1 rec · 22.0 yds +3.64 EPA
• #5 Q.Magwood caught at 41 (Ball State) — 1 rec · 21.0 yds +1.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly	Ball State	9	33.3%	50	0	+0.20	+1.76
Shotgun #1 K.Kelly	Ball State	16	25.0%	68	0	-0.07	-1.14
No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly	Ball State	1	0.0%	-7	0	-1.54	-1.54
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Holst	Northern Illinois	11	45.5%	44	0	-0.35	-3.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ball State	Northern Illinois
Plays	66	62
EPA / play	-0.052	+0.010
Total EPA	-3.46	+0.65
Success rate	34.8%	45.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.006	-0.355
Rush EPA / play	-0.085	+0.089
Yards	278	316

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ball State	3	2	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	60	+4.78	Rush TD
Q1	Ball State	3	9	+0.94	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	3	8	-5.05	Punt
Q1	Ball State	3	2	-2.58	Punt
Q1	Northern Illinois	10	46	-3.95	Interception
Q1	Ball State	11	75	+6.09	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	21	+1.84	Ended
Q2	Ball State	5	14	-3.17	Missed FG
Q2	Northern Illinois	7	50	+1.14	Fumble
Q2	Ball State	6	27	-0.07	Punt
Q2	Northern Illinois	3	2	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Ball State	3	18	-1.17	Ended
Q3	Northern Illinois	15	88	+8.62	Rush TD
Q3	Ball State	8	24	-1.93	Interception
Q3	Northern Illinois	7	20	-2.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Holst pass intercepted (-6.01 EPA)
2. Q1 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rushing touchdown (+5.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ball State Cardinals · Shotgun #1 K.Kelly pass to #2 T.Robinson caught at 01 for 16 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Holst pass to #6 D.Rogers caught at 40 for 22 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rush (3rd & 7) (+3.21 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-3.16 EPA)
7. Q2 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Fumble (-2.95 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Illinois Huskies · Rushing touchdown (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Illinois Huskies controlled the final (21–7) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: ) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly (Ball State) — 50.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Northern Illinois at 0.01 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 Northern Illinois Huskies?

Ball State Cardinals 7, Northern Illinois Huskies 21 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies?

Northern Illinois Huskies won with a final score of 7–21.

Where can I find the Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762845.

Who led Ball State Cardinals vs Northern Illinois Huskies in passing?

) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 K.Kelly (Ball State) led passers with 50.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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