After roughly four and a half hours, Eastern Michigan would emerge victorious over the Ball State Cardinals with a score of 48 to 41. This was after Eastern Michigan fell to Ball State by a score of 21 to 3 in the first quarter.
When two teams are evenly matched, turnovers can decide the game.
After three quick turnovers in the first quarter, Ball State roared to a 21-3 lead. Eastern Michigan would turn around and get five turnovers of their own. Probably the key of the bunch was a fumble by Ball State’s quarterback Riley Neal through the end zone.