AUBURN, Ala. - The quick start by Ball State University was erased by Auburn University in the second quarter.
The Tigers scored 26 points in the quarter to take a 33-10 lead into halftime.
Quarterback Chris Todd completed his first eight passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns. At the half, he is 15-of-18 for 212 yards and three scores. Running back Onterio McCalebb rushed eight times for 83 yards and a touchdown to lead Auburn.
Ball State scored three minutes into the contest, but was able to get little going offensively after. The Cardinals added a field goal with 2:35 remaining in the half after taking over at the Auburn 17 yard line.
For the second time this season, the Cardinals surrendered a safety. Running back MiQuale Lewis was dropped in his own end zone for a three-yard loss by linebacker Josh Bynes.
Lewis has rushed 11 times for 28 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Kelly Page is 11-of-19 for 59 yards. He has also fumbled once.
Continue to check bsudailynews.com for updates throughout the game and read Sunday's issue of The Ball State Daily News online for full coverage of the action.
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