Ball State Cardinals @ Illinois Fighting Illini
0-1, 0-1 Away
21
0-1, 0-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BALL | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
ILL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 24 |
1-0, 1-0 Home
24
1-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
375
Total Yards
216
2
Turnovers
1
21
1st Downs
14
2-25
Penalties
3-30
12/21
3rd Down
2/10
1/2
4th Down
1/1
36:33
Possession
23:27
Game Information
Champaign, IL
BTN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 12-21 | 2-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 375 | 216 |
| Passing | 204 | 145 |
| Comp/Att | 21/34 | 10/19 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 171 | 71 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 2-25 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 36:33 | 23:27 |
BALL @ ILL Videos
Illini take lead off of Epstein's 2nd TD
Epstein's TD puts Illinois on top
Ball State scores on play-action 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
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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