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Weekly Report Posted: March 28, 2024 23:04  

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Game winning field goal sends Ball State to victory

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI. -- Ball State and Central Michigan had another classic shootout. Ending with kicker
Scott Secor kicking a game winning field goal as time expired to send his Cardinals to victory, 41-38.

Although at first it was looking like Central Michigan was going to run away with it. Scoring 17 points in
the first quarter and 210 yards of total offense. But a huge 1 play 85 yard touchdown at the end of the 1st
quarter would put Ball State back it.

Heading into halftime Central Michigan had a 27-21 lead, with the half ending with Julius Cannon running in
for a 1 yard touchdown on fourth down. Central Michigan had 404 yards of total offense and 18 first downs
at halftime. Finsihing with 614 yards of offense and 29 first downs for the game. Ball State had 532 yards
and 22 first downs.

"That right there was a shootout." Said Mike Taylor after the game. "Our offense came up after being
down early. Much like last year. Our defense must play better though."

Ball State's first play in the 3rd quarter would be a 80 yard touchdown - which was called back due to clip-
ping. But that would not affect the drive, as they went on a 13 play, 85 yards drive for a touchdown.

The deciding factor was CMU kicker R. Coluzzi missing three fields goals from 58,49, and 52.

It was a big day for both teams halfbacks. Jahwan Edwards having 188 yards and a touchdown. Anthony
Garland having 185 yards and a touchdown. Saylor Lavalii broke off a 41 yard touchdown on CMU's first

drive. Finsihing with 88 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Quarterback Cody Kater had a big day. Throwing for 309 yards and a lone touchdown.

"For the second straight season, we had a big early lead. But we still find a way to lose this game." Said
Cody Kater to the media. "It wasn't just the special teams or our defense. We might have made a lot of
big plays, but we still made quite of bit mistakes. Me getting sacked while resulted in a longer field goal,
and dropped passes."

Willie Snead was a big part of the win. Not only catching 6 passes for 74 yards; But averaging 30.4 yards
a return and breaking off a 52 yard return.

Julius Cannon found the end-zone 3 times, two from rushes, and the other being a 85 yard touchdown
pass to close out the first quarter.

Ball State will travel to Akron for their final away game until November 22nd. Central Michigan will be
heading to DeKalb Illinois to play the Huskies of Northern Illinois. Hoping to not have a 2-5 record afer that
game.

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