Central Michigan Chippewas at Ball State Cardinals
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Cooper rushes for 162 yards and TD to help Ball State snap 4-game losing streak, beating CMU 24-17
Kelly's 1-yard score to cap a 13-play, 75-yard drive extended the lead to 24-10 for the Cardinals (2-6, 1/3 Mid-American Conference) with 13 minutes to go. Marion Lukes scored from a yard out with 4:15 left to get the Chippewas (4-4, 2-2) within a touchdown. They regained possession at their 8-yard line with 2:11 to go after a 50-yard punt by Lucas Borrow but turned the ball over on downs at midfield.
Cooper, who had 26 carries in averaging 6.2 yards an attempt, turned in his 15th career 100-yard game. He gave Ball State a 17-3 lead early in the third quarter with a 15-yard run.
Kelly had 64 yards on 15 carries with Ball State rushing for 243 yards. Kelly threw for another 101 yards.
Jase Bauer threw for 161 yards and a score for Central Michigan.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Chippewas at Cardinals 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:24 | Tristan Mattson 45 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 8:05 | Kiael Kelly 3 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 5:59 | Jackson Courville 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:07 | Marquez Cooper 15 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:29 | Jesse Prewitt III 19 Yd pass from Jase Bauer (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:02 | Kiael Kelly 1 Yd Run (Jackson Courville Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:15 | Marion Lukes 1 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
Statistics
 CMU |
 BALL |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 260 | Total Yards | 344 |
| 161 | Passing | 101 |
| 19-31 | Comp-Att | 13-16 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 6.3 |
| 99 | Rushing | 243 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 46 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 8-58 | Penalties | 7-65 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:21 | Possession | 31:39 |
Game Information
Location: Muncie, IN
Attendance: 15,171 · Capacity:
Mid-American - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-3 | 7-1 |
| Ohio | 10-3 | 6-2 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Buffalo | 3-9 | 3-5 |
| Akron | 2-10 | 1-7 |
| Kent State | 1-11 | 0-8 |
Mid-American - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 11-3 | 8-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-7 | 4-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Ball State | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Central Michigan | 5-7 | 3-5 |
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