FOOTBALL: Cardinals beat the Cavaliers 48-27

Fourth Quarter

To begin the fourth quarter, Ball State kicker Scott Secor hit a 45-yard field goal.

Virginia responded with a field goal of its own after its drive stalled at Ball State’s 21-yard line.

Quarterback Wenning had a three-yard rush, and then threw a 72-yard touchdown bomb to Jordan Williams. That pass gave Wenning the record for most career yards passing in Ball State history.

Jonathan Newsome sacked Watford on fourth down on the next drive, which sent many Virginia fans out of the stadium.

Ball State broke another record on the next drive as Edwards ran for a 17-yard touchdown, giving him the most touchdowns rushing in a career with 35.

The game ended with a Ball State victory at 48-27.


Third Quarter

Virginia showed life in the running game as Kevin Parks had a long run, but he fumbled and Ball State recovered. The officials looked at the replay, but they confirmed the call.

Horactio Banks had a 16-yard carry that stopped at the one-yard line. Wenning scored the go-ahead touchdown on a quarterback sneak.

However, Virginia tied the game on a two-yard run by Parks. On the drive, Virginia had runs of 10, 31, eight and 16 yards on the drive.

Ball State’s next drive fell short at Virginia’s 22-yard line as the Cardinals went for it on fourth and one. Then Jahwan Edwards' run fell short as he was tackled immediately.

But it didn’t matter as senior cornerback Jeff Garrett picked off David Watford two plays later.

Two more plays later, Ball State celebrated as Edwards scored on a 32-yard touchdown run.

The Cardinals’ defense earned another takeaway as Joel Cox recovered a fumble just before the end of the third quarter. Ball State ended the quarter with a 31-24 lead.


Second Quarter

Virginia scored again early in the second off a 27-yard run by quarterback David Watford. Watford dove at the left pylon, picking up the score.

Ball State responded with three straight first downs by runs from Jahwan Edwards, but settled for a 21-yard field goal by Scott Secor after three straight fade passes fell incomplete.

Ball State’s defense stepped up and forced Virginia to punt. But a 56-yard punt gave the Cardinals the ball at their own 21-yard line.

Junior receiver Willie Snead made a difficult catch in the end zone on a fade pattern to tie the game after the extra point.

The two-minute drive by Ball State fell apart as Wenning missed Snead on the sideline.

Virginia responded by getting to Ball State’s 36-yard line, but time expired as the teams went into halftime tied at 17.


First Quarter

Ball State’s streak of first-drive touchdowns came to an end as University of Virginia's defense stuffed Jahwan Edwards on two straight plays.

Virginia scored first on a 39-yard field goal by Alec Vozenilek.

Ball State responded with two passes to sophomore Jordan Williams, then a 28-yard grab by senior Jamill Smith.

Edwards finished the drive with a two-yard touchdown.

On the ensuing drive, Virginia senior Tim Smith caught a 46-yard pass on a jump ball with Ball State’s Eric Patterson. The Cavaliers punched the ball in from the two-yard line to give Virginia a 10-7 lead after one quarter.


Pregame Injury Report

An addition to this week's injury report is wide receiver Chris Shillings. Shillings is out with a leg injury. Also out for today's game is linebacker Chris Calloway (neck), Martez Hester (ankle) and KeVonn Mabon (collarbone).

Questionable are wide receiver Connor Ryan (thumb) and reserve linebacker Trent Toothman (knee).

Probable are defensive tackle Joel Cox (back), safety Brian Jones (shoulder), wide receiver Jamill Smith (ribs) and wide receiver Jordan Williams (turf toe).