Ball State vs. Eastern Michigan Short Report | Oct 7, 2023
Rynearson Stadium
Ypsilanti, MI
Oct 7, 2023
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Game Recap
In a clash of the Mid-American Conference powers, the Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated the Ball State Cardinals by a score of 24-10. The game started off with both teams exchanging field goals in the first quarter. Eastern Michigan gained momentum in the second quarter, putting up two touchdowns to take a substantial lead at halftime.
While the Cardinals managed to score one touchdown in the second quarter, they were unable to break through Eastern Michigan's stout defense for the remainder of the game. Eastern Michigan's Austin Smith connected on two touchdown passes, and their defense kept Ball State out of the end zone in the second half. This victory improved Eastern Michigan's record for the season and reinforced their status as a formidable team within the conference.
Key Plays:
Jesús Gómez (Eastern Michigan Eagles)
Jackson Courville (Ball State Cardinals)
Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan Eagles)
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan Eagles)
Layne Hatcher (Ball State Cardinals)
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan Eagles)
Standout Players:
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan Eagles, QB)
Completed 18 of 28 passes for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns, leading the offense.Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan Eagles, RB)
Rushed 14 times for 42 yards and scored a touchdown, contributing to the ground game.JB Mitchell III (Eastern Michigan Eagles, WR)
Caught 7 passes for 71 yards and 1 touchdown, playing a key role in the passing attack.Layne Hatcher (Ball State Cardinals, QB)
Completed 19 of 33 passes for 131 yards and 1 touchdown, leading the Cardinals' offense.Tanner Koziol (Ball State Cardinals, TE)
Caught 6 passes for 48 yards and 1 touchdown, being a reliable target.Joe Sparacio (Eastern Michigan Eagles, LB)
Recorded 6 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, and 1 sack, anchoring the defense.
Team
1
2
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4
T
Ball State Cardinals
3
7
0
0
10
Eastern Michigan Eagles
3
14
7
0
24
