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Paddock, Steele lead Ball State back from 17-point deficit

Oct. 01, 2022 06:52 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — John Paddock passed for 403 yards, Carson Steele's third rushing touchdown was the go-ahead score in the second overtime and Ball State defeated...

Vantrease rallies Georgia Southern past Ball State 34-23

Sep. 24, 2022 09:51 PM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for a score to rally Georgia Southern to a 34-23 victory over Ball State on...

Ball State posts first shutout since 2008 with 31-0 victory

Sep. 17, 2022 05:25 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — 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...

Western Michigan beats Ball St. 37-30 on Tyler's 75-yard TD

Sep. 10, 2022 07:02 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Sean Tyler ran 75 yards for the game-winning touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and Western Michigan beat Ball State 37-30 on Saturday. ...

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, front, works the sideline as his team plays against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh

Sep. 08, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Kamal Hadden (5) intercepts a pass intended for Ball State wide receiver Yo'Heinz Tyler during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Hooker leads Tennessee over Ball State, 59-10

By Al Lesar Sep. 01, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Tennessee Vols open season hosting Ball State under lights

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Vanderbilt coach Lea promotes Lynch to offensive coordinator

Jan. 28, 2022 03:55 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has promoted Joey Lynch to offensive coordinator and hired Alex Bailey as wide receivers coach. Lea...

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott cheers his players in warmups before the Camellia Bowl NCAA college football game against Ball State, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Grainger gifts Georgia State a 51-20 Camellia Bowl win

By John Zenor Dec. 25, 2021 06:07 PM EST

FILE - Georgia State quarterback Cornelious Brown IV (4) is tackled by Army linebacker Andre Carter II during the first quarter of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Army plays Missouri in the Armed Forces Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 22. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Ball State, Georgia State meet in Camellia Bowl on Christmas

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Georgia State wide receiver Sam Pinckney (15) celebrates against Coastal Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr.)
Ball St, Georgia St to play on Christmas in Camellia Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 03:56 PM EST

Ball State bowl eligible after 20-3 victory over Buffalo

Nov. 23, 2021 11:00 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Drew Plitt threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score — in the first quarter — and Ball State became bowl eligible with a 20-3 victory over...

Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) scores a touchdown against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Carlin Stiehl/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
STAT WATCH: C Michigan's Lew Nichols takes over rushing lead

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2021 02:37 AM EST

Nichols tops 2K yards in C. Michigan win over Ball St.

Nov. 17, 2021 10:50 PM EST
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Lew Nichols III ran for three scores and 219 yards and Central Michigan piled up 567 yards of offense and beat Ball State 37-17 on...

Richardson boots Northern Illinois past Ball State 30-29

Nov. 10, 2021 11:56 PM EST
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — John Richardson kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and Northern Illinois defeated Ball State 30-29 on Wednesday night in a game...

Plitt throws for 3 TDs, Ball State holds off Akron 31-25

Nov. 02, 2021 10:51 PM EDT
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Plitt threw for three touchdowns, Justin Hall had a receiving and rushing touchdown, and Ball State held off Akron 31-25 on Tuesday...

Weatherford's late interception seals it for Miami (Ohio)

Oct. 23, 2021 08:52 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Sterling Weatherford intercepted a Drew Plitt pass in the end zone with 60 seconds left and Miami (Ohio) held off Ball State 24-17 on...

Ball State holds off E. Michigan 38-31; Hall sets FBS mark

Oct. 16, 2021 06:30 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Drew Plitt passed for 207 yards and a touchdown, Justin Hall rushed for two scores and Ball State eked out a 38-31 win against Eastern...

Ball State pulls away late, beats Western Michigan 45-20

Oct. 09, 2021 08:00 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Drew Plitt passed for 310 yards and four touchdowns — including a 75-yarder to Jalen McGaughy on the first play from scrimmage — and...

Hall scores on 99-yard return, Ball State beats Army 28-16

Oct. 02, 2021 08:52 PM EDT
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Justin Hall returned the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, Drew Plitt threw two TD passes and Ball State beat Army 28-16 on...