Eastern Michigan gets 1st MAC win, beats Ball State 56-14
Brogan Roback threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns and Eastern Michigan beat Ball State 56-14 on Thursday night for its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ball State Cardinals
14
Eastern Michigan Eagles
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| EMU | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
Rynearson Stadium · 23,465 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 2:56 14-56
Jeff Hubbard 46 Yd Interception Return (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 1:39 14-49
Blake Banham 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 11:36 14-42
Shaq Vann 21 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 3:40 14-35
Shaq Vann 21 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 6:59 14-28
Nolan Givan 4 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 10:40 7-28
Sergio Bailey II 74 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 12:56 7-21
Ian Eriksen 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 1:15 7-14
John Niupalau 20 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 7-7
Khalil Newton 25 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 13:06 0-7
Antoine Porter 11 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL
5 plays, 17 yards, 0:00
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BALL 2:56
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:09 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:56 14-56
Jeff Hubbard 46 Yd Interception Return (Paul Fricano Kick)
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EMU 4:05
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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BALL 5:35
11 plays, 63 yards, 6:00 · Missed FG
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EMU 11:35
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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BALL 13:45
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:49 · Fumble
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EMU 1:39
12 plays, 97 yards, 5:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:39 14-49
Blake Banham 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 7:23
9 plays, 27 yards, 4:06 · Punt
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EMU 11:36
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 14-42
Shaq Vann 21 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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EMU
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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BALL 1:35
5 plays, 36 yards, 1:56 · Missed FG
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EMU 3:40
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 14-35
Shaq Vann 21 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 6:59
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:59 14-28
Nolan Givan 4 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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EMU 10:40
2 plays, 77 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:40 7-28
Sergio Bailey II 74 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 11:24
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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EMU 12:56
5 plays, 53 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 7-21
Ian Eriksen 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 14:46
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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EMU 1:15
16 plays, 94 yards, 7:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 7-14
John Niupalau 20 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 8:25
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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EMU 10:34
1 play, 2 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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BALL 10:48
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 7-7
Khalil Newton 25 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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EMU 13:06
2 plays, 31 yards, 0:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:06 0-7
Antoine Porter 11 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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BALL 13:35
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
BALL
EMU
19
1st Downs
24
5-12
3rd down efficiency
9-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
326
Total Yards
488
169
Passing
263
11/21
Comp/Att
15/22
8.0
Yards per pass
12.0
157
Rushing
225
41
Rushing Attempts
40
3.8
Yards per rush
5.6
7-53
Penalties
3-30
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:51
Possession
28:09
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