Ohio runs for 411 yards, overpowers Ball State 52-14
Nathan Rourke threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and Ohio gained 411 yards on the ground in the Bobcats' 52-14 victory over Ball State on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ball State Cardinals
14
Ohio Bobcats
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| OHIO | 0 | 31 | 21 | 0 | 52 |
Peden Stadium · 13,774 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 2:53 14-52
Drew Plitt 8 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 4:47 7-52
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 8:15 7-45
A.J. Ouellette 44 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:42 7-38
Nathan Rourke 3 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 7-31
Andrew Meyer 21 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 7-24
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 7:08 7-17
A.J. Ouellette 9 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 9:54 7-10
Louie Zervos 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:54 7-7
Maleek Irons 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 4:06 7-0
Riley Miller 18 Yd pass from Riley Neal (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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OHIO
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:44 · End of Game
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BALL 2:53
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 14-52
Drew Plitt 8 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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OHIO 6:08
9 plays, 54 yards, 5:36 · Downs
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BALL 11:44
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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OHIO 14:04
9 plays, 30 yards, 4:09 · Missed FG
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BALL 3:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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OHIO 4:47
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:47 7-52
Maleek Irons 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 6:55
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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OHIO 8:15
2 plays, 60 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:15 7-45
A.J. Ouellette 44 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 9:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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OHIO 9:42
10 plays, 74 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 7-38
Nathan Rourke 3 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 7-31
Andrew Meyer 21 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · Fumble
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OHIO
4 plays, 60 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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BALL 0:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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OHIO 1:23
8 plays, 56 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 7-24
Nathan Rourke 2 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 5:48
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:14 · Punt
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OHIO 7:08
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:08 7-17
A.J. Ouellette 9 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 8:54
3 plays, 30 yards, 0:53 · Fumble
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OHIO 9:54
9 plays, 54 yards, 3:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:54 7-10
Louie Zervos 23 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 13:53
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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OHIO 14:54
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 7-7
Maleek Irons 6 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 4:06
7 plays, 52 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:06 7-0
Riley Miller 18 Yd pass from Riley Neal (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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OHIO 6:40
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:30 · Interception
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BALL 9:10
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:54 · Punt
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OHIO 13:04
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:39 · Punt
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BALL 13:43
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
BALL
OHIO
11
1st Downs
30
3-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
242
Total Yards
554
162
Passing
143
16/32
Comp/Att
12/22
5.1
Yards per pass
6.5
80
Rushing
411
23
Rushing Attempts
57
3.5
Yards per rush
7.2
6-54
Penalties
3-20
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
21:09
Possession
38:51
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