Ball State Daily · Sep 3, 2016
Ball State vs. Georgia State quarter updates
Freshman quarterback Riley Neal looks for an open teammate during the game against the University of Massachusetts on Oct. 31 at Scheumann Stadium. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTYFirst Quarter
Ball State got favorable field position after a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the kickoff. Sophomore quarterback Riley Neal hit Jordan Hogue down the seam for a long gain on the first play, but a holding penalty brought it back. Three plays later, Neal was picked off by Jerome Smith who took it all the way back for a touchdown and a quick 7-0 lead.