Indiana State Sycamores @ Ball State Cardinals
Game Leaders
Team Stats
261
Total Yards
425
3
Turnovers
1
12
1st Downs
26
4-40
Penalties
4-35
6/15
3rd Down
5/11
0/0
4th Down
0/0
26:59
Possession
33:01
Game Information
Muncie, IN

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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 12 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 261 | 425 |
| Passing | 157 | 137 |
| Comp/Att | 9/21 | 18/24 |
| Yards per pass | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 104 | 288 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 6.9 |
| Penalties | 4-40 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:59 | 33:01 |
INST @ BALL Videos
Rico Barfield crosses goal line for 24-yard touchdown
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Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals: Full Highlights
- 1:58
Charlie Spegal scores 1-yard rushing TD
- 0:30
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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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