Western Michigan Broncos @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders

273
K. ElebyQB
24/37, 2 TD, 1 INT
273

249
D. PlittQB
22/33, 3 TD
249

159
L. JeffersonRB
25 CAR, 1 TD
159

71
W. JonesRB
16 CAR
71

124
D. EskridgeWR
9 REC, 1 TD
124

175
J. HallWR
10 REC, 2 TD
175

1
A. FayadLB
1

--
None
--

9
T. HaywardLB
5 SOLO
9

16
J. ThomasLB
7 SOLO
16
Team Stats
491
Total Yards
352
2
Turnovers
0
34
1st Downs
17
4-34
Penalties
8-64
9/17
3rd Down
6/14
0/1
4th Down
1/2
37:22
Possession
22:38
Game Information
Muncie, IN

ESPN+

1st Quarter
Field Goal
10:50 - 1st
3
WMU
0
BALL
Thiago Kapps 35 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:10
Touchdown
2:19 - 1st
3
WMU
6
BALL
Tye Evans 7 Yd Run (Jack Knight PAT failed)
4 plays, 40 yards, 0:41
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
10:13 - 2nd
6
WMU
6
BALL
Thiago Kapps 50 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 35 yards, 3:19
Touchdown
6:45 - 2nd
13
WMU
6
BALL
D'Wayne Eskridge 24 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Thiago Kapps Kick)
4 plays, 71 yards, 1:16
Touchdown
3:01 - 2nd
13
WMU
13
BALL
Justin Hall 32 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight Kick)
11 plays, 73 yards, 3:39
Touchdown
0:27 - 2nd
20
WMU
13
BALL
Jaylen Hall 5 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Thiago Kapps Kick)
12 plays, 80 yards, 2:34
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:04 - 3rd
27
WMU
13
BALL
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Thiago Kapps Kick)
9 plays, 67 yards, 4:27
4th Quarter
Touchdown
13:35 - 4th
27
WMU
19
BALL
Yo'Heinz Tyler 13 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Jack Knight PAT failed)
5 plays, 30 yards, 1:39
Touchdown
12:30 - 4th
27
WMU
27
BALL
Justin Hall 55 Yd pass from Drew Plitt (Drew Plitt Pass to Yo'Heinz Tyler for Two-Point Conversion)
1 play, 55 yards, 0:12
Field Goal
0:29 - 4th
27
WMU
30
BALL
Jack Knight 22 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 41 yards, 2:17
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
NCAAF News

Why Jay Bilas expects Brendan Sorsby's ruling to be overturned on appeal
Why Jay Bilas expects Brendan Sorsby's ruling to be overturned on appeal
3h

2027 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know
Next year's QB draft class should be loaded, with big names such as Arch Manning, Dante Moore, CJ Carr and Trinidad Chambliss. Here's what you need to know.
5h

Big 12 discussing options as Sorsby trial gets February date
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
4h
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.





