Pemberton's late TD run helps Ball State hold on for 37-35 win over Kent State
— Braedon Sloan ran for two touchdowns and Vaughn Pemberton added a late clincher as Ball State defeated Kent State 37-35 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ball State Cardinals
37
Kent State Golden Flashes
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| KENT | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 7,322 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Toledo Rockets | L 24-39 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:30 37-35
Chrishon McCray 57 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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Touchdown 1:13 37-28
Vaughn Pemberton 41 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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Touchdown 1:28 30-28
Luke Floriea 18 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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Field Goal 3:19 30-21
Jackson Courville 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:19 27-21
Chrishon McCray 63 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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Touchdown 5:47 27-14
Ky Thomas 4 Yd Run (Will Hryszko Kick)
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Touchdown 9:28 27-7
Qian Magwood 13 Yd pass from Kadin Semonza (Jackson Courville Kick)
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Field Goal 0:42 20-7
Jackson Courville 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:49 17-7
Braedon Sloan 1 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 10-7
Chrishon McCray 24 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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Field Goal 5:38 10-0
Jackson Courville 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:14 7-0
Braedon Sloan 1 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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BALL
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Game
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KENT 0:30
4 plays, 77 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 37-35
Chrishon McCray 57 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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BALL 1:13
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:13 37-28
Vaughn Pemberton 41 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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KENT 1:28
10 plays, 62 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:28 30-28
Luke Floriea 18 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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BALL 3:19
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:19 30-21
Jackson Courville 38 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 6:19
6 plays, 84 yards, 3:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:19 27-21
Chrishon McCray 63 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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BALL 9:37
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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KENT 11:45
12 plays, 53 yards, 5:34 · Downs
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BALL 2:19
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:23 · Punt
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KENT 5:47
6 plays, 72 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:47 27-14
Ky Thomas 4 Yd Run (Will Hryszko Kick)
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BALL 9:28
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 27-7
Qian Magwood 13 Yd pass from Kadin Semonza (Jackson Courville Kick)
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KENT
1 play, -5 yards, 0:38 · End of Half
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BALL 0:42
10 plays, 55 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:42 20-7
Jackson Courville 35 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 4:00
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:38 · Missed FG
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BALL 6:49
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:49 17-7
Braedon Sloan 1 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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KENT 8:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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BALL 10:26
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:20 · Punt
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KENT 14:54
4 plays, 74 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 10-7
Chrishon McCray 24 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Will Hryszko Kick)
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BALL 0:51
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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KENT 1:46
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:46 · Downs
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BALL 5:38
12 plays, 45 yards, 6:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:38 10-0
Jackson Courville 34 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 11:40
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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BALL 12:14
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:14 7-0
Braedon Sloan 1 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick)
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KENT 13:46
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:14 · Interception
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
BALL
KENT
24
1st Downs
20
5-16
3rd down efficiency
5-14
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-3
406
Total Yards
461
215
Passing
394
21/34
Comp/Att
17/36
6.3
Yards per pass
10.9
191
Rushing
67
39
Rushing Attempts
30
4.9
Yards per rush
2.2
7-70
Penalties
9-65
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:11
Possession
26:49
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