- Q1 3:21FGBALLBrody Boehm 39 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q2 7:07TDBALLTJ Horton 8 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)10–0
- Q2 6:50TDBGSUBrennan Ridley 77 Yd pass from Jay Kastantin (Travis Kenner Kick)10–7
- Q2 0:49FGBGSUTravis Kenner 49 Yd Field Goal10–10
- Q3 3:19TDBALLKeldric Luster 28 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)17–10
- Q4 1:12TDBGSUEli Jacon-Duffy 6 Yd pass from Jay Kastantin (Travis Kenner Kick)17–17
- Q4 1:01TDBGSUD'kyah Banks 35 Yd Fumble Return (Travis Kenner Kick)17–24
- Q4 0:00TDBALLEli Hohlt 20 Yd pass from Keldric Luster (Brody Boehm Kick)24–24
- OT 0:00TDBGSUAustyn Dendy 4 Yd Run (Travis Kenner Kick)24–31
- OT 0:00TDBALLTJ Horton 1 Yd Run (Keldric Luster Pass to Alex Scherle for Two-Point Conversion)32–31
Ball State Cardinals vs Bowling Green Falcons — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final/OT · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Ball State Cardinals | Bowling Green Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 23 | 18 |
| Total yards | 435 | 313 |
| Net passing yards | 195 | 215 |
| Rushing yards | 240 | 98 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-57 | 5-60 |
| Time of possession | 30:15 | 29:45 |
Ball State Cardinals vs Bowling Green Falcons — NCAA Game Analysis
Ball State Cardinals defeated Bowling Green Falcons 32–31 in overtime, a 1-point margin. Ball State Cardinals led in total offense, 435 to 313. Ball State Cardinals led in rushing yards, 240 to 98. Ball State Cardinals converted 5 of 12 third downs; Bowling Green Falcons converted 5 of 12.
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
Rushing
- #6Keldric Luster
- #4TJ Horton
- #2Jalen Bonds
- #10Jamarion McDougle
- #3Johnny Thompson Jr.
Receiving
- #7CJ Nelson
- #11Isaiah Thacker
- #10Jamarion McDougle
- #83Eli Hohlt
- #2Jalen Bonds
- #4TJ Horton
- #3Johnny Thompson Jr.
Defense
- #27Gavin Forsha
- #6Cincear Lewis
- #25Mikeah Webster
- #14Anthony Pinnace
- #56Ameir Glenn
- #26Lucas Szymborski
- #16Kaleb Stewart
- #11Layton Starks
- #13Kamron Chamble
- #2Quentavius Scandrett
- #12Deondre Shepherd
- #5Chris Jackson
- #4Will Yates
- #7Ben Marsh
- #10Austin Stief
- #94Ka'Shawn Thomas
- #38Brody Boehm
- #9Justin Thomas
Bowling Green Falcons
Passing
- #17Jay Kastantin
Rushing
- #1Austyn Dendy
- #2Nakai Amachree
- #44Leo Kemp
- #17Jay Kastantin
- #5Brennan Ridley
- #4Ke'Marion Baldwin
Receiving
- #5Brennan Ridley
- #18Winn Sharp
- #8Eli Jacon-Duffy
- #0Jeremiah Scoby
- #89Blane Cleaver
- #44Leo Kemp
- #2Nakai Amachree
Defense
- #3Dorian Pringle
- #8Cashmire Lewis
- #26Josira Andrews
- #18Nick Sawyer
- #1Drey Braxton
- #0Kal-El Pascal
- #15D'kyah Banks
- #6Sanders Ellis
- #17Jaimion Olverson
- #4Kade Kostus
- #10Andrew Hines III
- #5Eriq George
- #88Selah Brown
- #23Myles Bradley
- #1Austyn Dendy
- #54Brody Bolyn
- #4Ke'Marion Baldwin
- #54Dior Garner
- #2Nakai Amachree
- #24DeVenchi Arnold II