Akron
28
Ball State
42
Final
• Muncie, IN
Ball State snapped their brutal shutout loss streak with an emphatic home victory over the Zips, finding offensive rhythm after struggling mightily in recent weeks.
Matchup
Recap
Ball State defeated Akron 42-28 in a back-and-forth MAC showdown at Scheumann Stadium. The Cardinals were led by quarterback Kiael Kelly, who accounted for three rushing touchdowns and added a 29-yard scoring pass to Koby Gross. After four lead changes in the first three quarters, Ball State pulled away in the fourth, with TJ Horton's electrifying 90-yard kick return touchdown with 5:34 remaining putting the game out of reach for the Zips.
Key Players
KIAEL KELLY
QB
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Ball State Cardinals
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SR
3 Rushing Touchdowns
121 Passing Yards
1 Passing Touchdowns
QUA ASHLEY
RB
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Ball State Cardinals
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JR
143 Rushing Yards
69 Rushing Long
7.2 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
TJ HORTON
RB
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Ball State Cardinals
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SO
1 Kick Return Touchdowns (Individual)
90 Kick Return Long (Individual)
92 Kick Return Yards (Individual)
BEN FINLEY
QB
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Akron Zips
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SR
291 Passing Yards
3 Passing Touchdowns
4 Passing Big Plays 20+ Count
