Central Michigan Chippewas @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders

283
D. RichardsonQB
20/25, 2 TD, 2 INT
283

170
D. PlittQB
21/39, 1 TD, 1 INT
170

219
L. NicholsRB
32 CAR, 3 TD
219

93
C. SteeleRB
20 CAR, 1 TD
93

144
K. PimpletonWR
7 REC, 1 TD
144

61
J. JacksonWR
6 REC
61

2
T. Woods Jr.DL
2

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6
K. GwillyLB
4 SOLO
6

12
B. CosbyS
6 SOLO
12
Team Stats
567
Total Yards
329
2
Turnovers
1
26
1st Downs
18
6-45
Penalties
3-23
4/10
3rd Down
4/14
1/1
4th Down
2/5
32:47
Possession
27:13
Game Information
Muncie, IN

ESPNU

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 26 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-10 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Yards | 567 | 329 |
| Passing | 282 | 170 |
| Comp/Att | 21/26 | 21/39 |
| Yards per pass | 10.8 | 4.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 285 | 159 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 6-45 | 3-23 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:47 | 27:13 |
CMU @ BALL Videos
Lew Nichols punches in his third TD to help the Chippewas win
- 0:17
Yo'heinz Tyler makes the grab for 6-yard Receiving touchdown
- 0:35
Lew Nichols burns Ball State's D with 66-yard TD
- 0:35
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-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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