Ball State posts first shutout since 2008 with 31-0 victory
— John Paddock threw for three touchdowns and Ball State beat Murray State 31-0 on Saturday for the Cardinals' first win of the season and their first shutout in 14 years.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Miami (OH) RedHawks
24
Ball State Cardinals
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-OH | 10 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 24 |
| BALL | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scheumann Stadium · 15,703 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/26 | vs Buffalo Bulls | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 28-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 34-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | W 20-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:54 24-17
Nate Muersch 6 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Brett Gabbert Pass to Andrew Homer for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 8:42 16-17
Jayshon Jackson 4 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
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Touchdown 1:44 16-10
Keyon Mozee 1 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson PAT failed)
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Field Goal 9:01 10-10
Jake Chanove 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:30 10-7
Graham Nicholson 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:33 7-7
Andrew Homer 3 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:34 0-7
Justin Hall 6 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
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M-OH
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:00 · End of Game
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BALL 1:00
7 plays, 48 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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M-OH 2:10
8 plays, 46 yards, 4:43 · Field Goal
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BALL 6:53
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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M-OH 8:13
3 plays, 16 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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BALL 10:18
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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M-OH 11:54
12 plays, 91 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:54 24-17
Nate Muersch 6 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Brett Gabbert Pass to Andrew Homer for Two-Point Conversion)
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BALL 2:31
10 plays, 33 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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M-OH 5:59
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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BALL 8:42
8 plays, 67 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 16-17
Jayshon Jackson 4 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
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M-OH 12:29
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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M-OH
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · End of Half
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BALL 0:06
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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M-OH 1:44
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:44 16-10
Keyon Mozee 1 Yd Run (Graham Nicholson PAT failed)
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BALL 9:01
14 plays, 54 yards, 6:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:01 10-10
Jake Chanove 29 Yd Field Goal
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M-OH 0:30
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:30 10-7
Graham Nicholson 26 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 4:31
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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M-OH 5:33
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:33 7-7
Andrew Homer 3 Yd pass from Brett Gabbert (Graham Nicholson Kick)
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BALL 7:49
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:32 · Fumble
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M-OH 9:21
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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BALL 11:34
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 0-7
Justin Hall 6 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jake Chanove Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
M-OH
BALL
18
1st Downs
20
5-12
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
360
Total Yards
327
234
Passing
227
21/25
Comp/Att
22/34
9.4
Yards per pass
6.7
126
Rushing
100
39
Rushing Attempts
31
3.2
Yards per rush
3.2
8-80
Penalties
6-68
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
34:32
Possession
25:28
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