Ball State vs. Northern Illinois Short Report | Nov 7, 2023
Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
Dekalb, IL
Nov 7, 2023
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Game Recap
The Ball State Cardinals edged out the Northern Illinois Huskies with a final score of 20-17 at Huskie Stadium. The game was a close contest with both teams trading blows, but Ball State ultimately came out on top. The Cardinals struck first with a six-yard touchdown run by Kiael Kelly in the first quarter.
In the fourth quarter, both teams found the end zone once more, with Trayvon Rudolph's impressive 35-yard touchdown run putting NIU ahead briefly. Kiael Kelly led a crucial drive late in the game, capping it with a touchdown pass to Tanner Koziol. The game-winning moment came with just 5 seconds left as Jackson Courville kicked a 36-yard field goal, sealing the victory for Ball State.
Key Plays:
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals)
Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Jackson Courville (Ball State Cardinals)
Kanon Woodill (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois Huskies)
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals)
Jackson Courville (Ball State Cardinals)
Standout Players:
Kiael Kelly (Ball State Cardinals, QB)
Completed 15 of 25 passes for 115 yards and 1 touchdown, also rushed for 66 yards and another touchdown.Marquez Cooper (Ball State Cardinals, RB)
Carried the ball 25 times for 93 yards, contributing significantly to the ground game.Trayvon Rudolph (Northern Illinois Huskies, WR)
Rushed for 69 yards on 3 carries, including a 35-yard touchdown, and made 6 receptions for 57 yards.Jackson Courville (Ball State Cardinals, K)
Converted 2 of 4 field goal attempts, including the game-winning 36-yard field goal with 5 seconds remaining.Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois Huskies, QB)
Completed 15 of 26 passes for 141 yards and scored a rushing touchdown.Tyler Jackson (Northern Illinois Huskies, LB)
Led the defensive efforts with 3 solo and 7 assisted tackles.
Team
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Ball State Cardinals
7
3
0
10
20
Northern Illinois Huskies
0
10
0
7
17
