- Q1 11:42TDNUAidan Chiles 1 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)0–7
- Q1 3:07TDNUGriffin Wilde 19 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)0–14
- Q2 10:52TDNUCaleb Komolafe 14 Yd Run (Jackson Kleather Kick)0–21
- Q2 8:20TDBALLTJ Horton 1 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)7–21
- Q2 4:47FGNUJackson Kleather 52 Yd Field Goal7–24
- Q2 3:04TDNURobert Fitzgerald 15 Yd Interception Return (Jackson Kleather Kick)7–31
- Q2 0:12TDBALLJamarion McDougle 2 Yd pass from Keldric Luster (Brody Boehm Kick)14–31
- Q3 10:12TDNUDrew Wagner 12 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)14–38
- Q3 0:53TDNUAlex Honig 32 Yd pass from Aidan Chiles (Jackson Kleather Kick)14–45
Ball State Cardinals vs Northwestern Wildcats — 2026-10-10 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Ball State Cardinals | Northwestern Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 26 |
| Total yards | 360 | 436 |
| Net passing yards | 270 | 272 |
| Rushing yards | 90 | 164 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-17 | 4-9 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 4-5 | 2-2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 15-119 | 8-53 |
| Time of possession | 33:59 | 26:01 |
Ball State Cardinals vs Northwestern Wildcats — NCAA Game Analysis
Northwestern Wildcats defeated Ball State Cardinals 45–14, a 31-point margin. Northwestern Wildcats led in total offense, 436 to 360. Northwestern Wildcats led in rushing yards, 164 to 90. Northwestern Wildcats committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Ball State Cardinals converted 5 of 17 third downs; Northwestern Wildcats converted 4 of 9.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Ball State Cardinals
Passing
- #6Keldric Luster
- #9Tyler Mizzell
- #16Mason Atkins
Rushing
- #85Ace Cooper
- #3Johnny Thompson Jr.
- #83Eli Hohlt
- #4TJ Horton
- #7CJ Nelson
- #9Tyler Mizzell
- #6Keldric Luster
- #5Jabari Smith
- #10Jamarion McDougle
- #14Anthony Pinnace
- #0Elijah Jackson
Receiving
- #5Jabari Smith
- #1Donovan Hamilton
- #10Jamarion McDougle
- #17DJ Young
- #14Elisha Durham
- #88Alex Scherle
- #3Johnny Thompson Jr.
- #15Tayshon Bardo
- #0Elijah Jackson
- #83Eli Hohlt
- #7CJ Nelson
- #4TJ Horton
Defense
- #16Kaleb Stewart
- #4Will Yates
- #7Ben Marsh
- #5Chris Jackson
- #14Anthony Pinnace
- #1Sterling Smith
- #9Justin Thomas
- #11Layton Starks
- #26Lucas Szymborski
- #13Kamron Chamble
- #28Stone Perkins
- #27Gavin Forsha
- #39Maverick Gracio
- #18Cedric Franklin II
- #58Keilan Smith
- #20Cole Earlewine
- #25Mikeah Webster
- #40Gannon Knowles
- #2Quentavius Scandrett
- #6Cincear Lewis
- #56Ameir Glenn
Northwestern Wildcats
Passing
- #0Aidan Chiles
- #4Nicco Marchiol
Rushing
- #5Caleb Komolafe
- #6Joseph Himon II
- #0Aidan Chiles
- #27Gavin Sawchuk
- #36Sean Morris II
- #2Ryan Boe
- #22Daniel Anderson
- #4Nicco Marchiol
- Team
Receiving
- #17Griffin Wilde
- #19Drew Wagner
- #86Alex Honig
- #8Hayden Eligon II
- #10Ricky Ahumaraeze
- #27Gavin Sawchuk
Defense
- #33Braydon Brus
- #4Montae Pate
- #29Jon Jon Stevens Jr.
- #6Robert Fitzgerald
- #51Miles Crutchley
- #28Timi Oke
- #0Alijah Jones
- #7Ore Adeyi
- #45Jack Sadowsky V
- #91Caden O'Rourke
- #2Kobie McKinzie
- #47Michael Kilbane
- #90Jack Trautmann
- #54Tyler Gant
- #27Jack Oyola
- #32Matthew Smith
- #3Frank Covey IV
- #35Sean Martin
- #99Troy Regovich
- #3Brenden Deasfernandes
- #15Brendan Flakes
- #31Tito Williams Jr.
- #34Payton Roth
- #25Marquet Dorsey Jr.
- #53Tanner Jumpp
- #24Jamaal Johnson
- #92Mason Green
- #95Mason Mayne