Rourke has 2 TD runs, leads Ohio over Ball State 34-21
Nathan Rourke accounted for 258 yards of offense and ran for two touchdowns to lead Ohio to a 34-21 victory over Ball State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
34
Ball State Cardinals
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 7 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 34 |
| BALL | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Scheumann Stadium · 5,572 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 28-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 48-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:45 34-21
Riley Miller 14 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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Touchdown 4:12 34-14
Nathan Rourke 12 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 4:33 27-14
De'Montre Tuggle 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:29 20-14
Walter Fletcher 73 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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Touchdown 9:47 20-7
De'Montre Tuggle 11 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 5:00 13-7
Louie Zervos 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:20 10-7
Louie Zervos 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:01 7-7
Drew Plitt 1 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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Touchdown 9:10 7-0
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:25 · End of Game
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BALL 0:25
7 plays, 27 yards, 1:18 · Downs
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OHIO 1:43
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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BALL 2:45
7 plays, 88 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 34-21
Riley Miller 14 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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OHIO 4:12
9 plays, 64 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:12 34-14
Nathan Rourke 12 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 8:50
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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OHIO 11:21
4 plays, 35 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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BALL 14:09
12 plays, 72 yards, 5:16 · Missed FG
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OHIO 4:33
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 27-14
De'Montre Tuggle 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 9:29
1 play, 73 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 20-14
Walter Fletcher 73 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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OHIO 9:47
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 20-7
De'Montre Tuggle 11 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, -1 yard, 1:03 · End of Half
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BALL 1:03
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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OHIO 1:58
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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BALL 3:13
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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OHIO 5:00
8 plays, 67 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:00 13-7
Louie Zervos 23 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 9:01
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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OHIO 10:20
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:20 10-7
Louie Zervos 20 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 13:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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OHIO 14:53
5 plays, 26 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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BALL 3:01
6 plays, 62 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 7-7
Drew Plitt 1 Yd Run (Ryan Rimmler Kick)
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OHIO 4:30
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:40 · Interception
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BALL 7:10
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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OHIO 9:10
10 plays, 36 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:10 7-0
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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BALL 14:47
1 play, -1 yard, 0:13 · Fumble
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
BALL
21
1st Downs
16
7-16
3rd down efficiency
4-13
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
447
Total Yards
351
131
Passing
109
8/16
Comp/Att
11/20
8.2
Yards per pass
5.5
316
Rushing
242
56
Rushing Attempts
35
5.6
Yards per rush
6.9
5-45
Penalties
3-25
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
39:52
Possession
20:08
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