Ball State Cardinals @ James Madison Dukes
1-3, 0-3 Away
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1-3, 0-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 22 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 63 |
4-0, 2-0 Home
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4-0, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
250
Total Yards
506
3
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
29
3-20
Penalties
4-45
7/16
3rd Down
9/10
2/5
4th Down
1/1
33:41
Possession
26:19
Game Information
Harrisonburg, VA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 9-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 250 | 506 |
| Passing | 173 | 286 |
| Comp/Att | 23/38 | 21/29 |
| Yards per pass | 4.6 | 9.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 77 | 220 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Penalties | 3-20 | 4-45 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:41 | 26:19 |
BALL @ JMU Videos
Ball State Cardinals vs. James Madison Dukes: Full Highlights
Alonza Barnett connects for 22-yard TD pass
Alonza Barnett connects for 26-yard TD pass
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 |
FBS
| Sun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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