Tee Hodge (nine carries, 46 yards) and Plez Lawrence (six carries, 39 yards) did most of ISU's damage on the ground as the Sycamores racked up a season-high 104 rushing yards in the game. He added several tough runs with 10 carries for 17 yards in the loss. He finished 9-of-21 for 157 yards through the air completing passes to five different receivers including the touchdown pass to Caton. native became the first ISU true freshman to start a game since 2014. Owens made the most of his Sycamore debut behind center as the Jacksonville, Ill.
The Cardinal defense ensured Ball State would claim the first matchup between the two programs since the 2014 season as BSU forced three ISU turnovers, including Keionte Newson's 66-yard fumble return for a score to record the win.
The Sycamore score pulled ISU back within 17-7 and appeared to halt the Ball State (1-2) momentum on the field. Indiana State (0-3) pulled the game back within reach midway through the third quarter as freshman quarterback Elijah Owens found wide receiver Dakota Caton behind the Cardinals secondary for a 49-yard touchdown. MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State utilized a 28-point fourth quarter to pull away from Indiana State in the Battle for the Blue Key Victory Bell on Saturday afternoon as the Cardinals topped the visiting Sycamores 45-7 at Scheumann Stadium.
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