Buffalo Bulls vs Ball State Cardinals
MAC Championship Game
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
BUFF | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
28
5-1
Game Leaders
Team Stats
429
Total Yards
499
1
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
23
3-25
Penalties
3-35
7/17
3rd Down
4/13
1/1
4th Down
0/3
32:39
Possession
27:21
Game Information
Detroit, MI
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-17 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| Total Yards | 429 | 499 |
| Passing | 263 | 365 |
| Comp/Att | 20/32 | 29/42 |
| Yards per pass | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 166 | 134 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:39 | 27:21 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
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