- Q1 2:36FGSACGrant Meadors 47 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q2 8:45TDBALLIsaiah Thacker 65 Yd pass from Keldric Luster (Brody Boehm Kick)3–7
- Q2 6:19TDSACJace Wilson 65 Yd pass from Jackson Sharman (Grant Meadors Kick)10–7
- Q2 5:25TDBALLJamarion McDougle 55 Yd pass from Keldric Luster (Brody Boehm PAT failed)10–13
- Q2 0:15TDBALLTJ Horton 1 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)10–20
- Q3 12:04TDBALLKeldric Luster 6 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)10–27
- Q3 6:13TDSACMatt Coleman 4 Yd pass from Jackson Sharman (Grant Meadors Kick)17–27
- Q4 9:40TDBALLTJ Horton 6 Yd Run (Brody Boehm Kick)17–34
Sacramento State Hornets vs Ball State Cardinals — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Sacramento State Hornets | Ball State Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 26 |
| Total yards | 266 | 417 |
| Net passing yards | 212 | 234 |
| Rushing yards | 54 | 183 |
| Third-down conversions | 3-12 | 8-13 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-68 | 7-73 |
| Time of possession | 26:05 | 33:55 |
Sacramento State Hornets vs Ball State Cardinals — NCAA Game Analysis
Ball State Cardinals defeated Sacramento State Hornets 34–17, a 17-point margin. Ball State Cardinals led in total offense, 417 to 266. Ball State Cardinals led in rushing yards, 183 to 54. Sacramento State Hornets committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. Sacramento State Hornets converted 3 of 12 third downs; Ball State Cardinals converted 8 of 13.
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.
Sacramento State Hornets
Passing
- #8Jackson Sharman
- #6Brian Salazar Jr.
Rushing
- #22Isaiah Ene
- #0Daniel Swinney
- #25Davion Godley
- #1Jamar Curtis
- #3Cincere Rhaney
- Team
- #6Brian Salazar Jr.
- #8Jackson Sharman
Receiving
- #10Jace Wilson
- #12Onterrio Smith Jr.
- #5Raiden Brown
- #2Matt Coleman
- #22Isaiah Ene
- #1Jamar Curtis
- #88Cedric Anton
- #57Luke Slater
Defense
- #1Boogsie Silvera
- #29Caleb Reese
- #16Leki Holani
- #0Donovan Turner
- #3Amari Wallace
- #98Collin Kallhoff
- #18Fata Puloka
- #33Alex Rocha
- #22Elias Mullican
- #90Austin Chambers
- #9Malik Tullis
- #44Diego Davis
- #8Darson Jeanty
- #93Malachi Kindle
- #2Dionte Thornton
- #4Dante Antonini
- #5Nick Dimitris
- #45Xavier Williams
- #52Isiah Chala Jr.
- #11Ivan Moore Jr.
- #21Adam Taylor
- #27Noah King
Ball State Cardinals
Passing
- #6Keldric Luster
Rushing
- #2Jalen Bonds
- #6Keldric Luster
- #4TJ Horton
- #0Elijah Jackson
- Team
- #3Johnny Thompson Jr.
Receiving
- #11Isaiah Thacker
- #10Jamarion McDougle
- #1Donovan Hamilton
- #24Tate Hoover
- #5Jabari Smith
- #0Elijah Jackson
- #7CJ Nelson
- #14Elisha Durham
- #4TJ Horton
Defense
- #56Ameir Glenn
- #5Chris Jackson
- #25Mikeah Webster
- #4Will Yates
- #28Stone Perkins
- #27Gavin Forsha
- #2Quentavius Scandrett
- #6Cincear Lewis
- #94Ka'Shawn Thomas
- #16Kaleb Stewart
- #12Deondre Shepherd
- #26Lucas Szymborski
- #13Kamron Chamble
- #33Jamar Birden
- #14Anthony Pinnace
- #68Grant Haworth
- #17Kamari Williams
- #57Reese Hill
- #54Spencer Vaka