Western Michigan dominates Ball State 55-3 in MAC opener
Obbie Jackson returned a fumble 21 yards for a touchdown on the opening kickoff and Western Michigan never looked back in a 55-3 romp over Ball State on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ball State Cardinals
3
Western Michigan Broncos
55
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| WMU | 14 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 55 |
Waldo Stadium · 18,216 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Buffalo Bulls | L 7-28 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 34-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | W 32-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Northwestern Wildcats | L 14-45 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:04 3-55
Davon Tucker 11 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Field Goal 4:00 3-48
Josh Grant 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:28 3-45
Keishawn Watson 52 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Field Goal 10:18 3-38
Morgan Hagee 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:32 0-38
Donnie Ernsberger 22 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Field Goal 1:06 0-31
Josh Grant 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:14 0-28
Jarvion Franklin 1 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 13:16 0-21
LeVante Bellamy 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 7:38 0-14
Keishawn Watson 12 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 14:50 0-7
Obbie Jackson 21 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL
10 plays, 33 yards, 4:38 · End of Game
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WMU 4:38
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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BALL 7:21
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:27 · Punt
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WMU 8:48
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:52 · Punt
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BALL 12:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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WMU 14:04
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 3-55
Davon Tucker 11 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL 14:54
9 plays, -14 yards, 4:06 · Downs
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WMU 4:00
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:00 3-48
Josh Grant 33 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 5:54
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:34 · Interception
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WMU 8:28
4 plays, 64 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 3-45
Keishawn Watson 52 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL 10:18
12 plays, 58 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:18 3-38
Morgan Hagee 28 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 14:32
2 plays, 34 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:32 0-38
Donnie Ernsberger 22 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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WMU 1:06
7 plays, 46 yards, 1:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:06 0-31
Josh Grant 43 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 2:29
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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WMU 4:14
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:14 0-28
Jarvion Franklin 1 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL 7:30
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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WMU 9:47
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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BALL 12:07
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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WMU 13:16
5 plays, 41 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:16 0-21
LeVante Bellamy 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL 14:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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WMU 1:04
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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BALL 4:34
9 plays, 60 yards, 3:04 · Missed FG
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WMU 7:38
13 plays, 89 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 0-14
Keishawn Watson 12 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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BALL 12:10
6 plays, 8 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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BALL 14:50
0 plays, 3 yards, 0:10 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 0-7
Obbie Jackson 21 Yd Fumble Return (Josh Grant Kick)
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Team Stats
BALL
WMU
15
1st Downs
21
7-19
3rd down efficiency
7-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
238
Total Yards
414
175
Passing
245
23/43
Comp/Att
15/21
4.1
Yards per pass
11.7
63
Rushing
169
30
Rushing Attempts
43
2.1
Yards per rush
3.9
7-70
Penalties
5-50
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:49
Possession
28:11
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