Tuesday, November 21
Muncie, Ind.
7 p.m.
Ball State University
2-10 , 0-8
7
vs
28
Miami
5-7 , 4-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Miami
14
14
0
0
28
Ball State
0
0
0
7
7
Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Miami Claims Red Bird Rivalry Trophy Over Ball State
November 21, 2017 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – The 2017 football season did not wrap up in a victory for the Ball State football team, but there were several positives to come out of the 28-7 loss to Miami Tuesday night at Scheumann Stadium.
Ball State concluded the year 2-10 overall and 0-8 in the Mid-American Conference while Miami finished 5-7 and 4-4. With the win, Miami claimed the newly created Red Bird Rivaly Trophy.
The RedHawks capitalized on a pair of splash plays in the first half to take a 28-0 lead into intermission. A fumble on a Ball State punt attempt late in the first quarter set up Miami on Ball State's nine-yard line. Three plays later, the RedHawks scored to build a 14-0 lead.
Right before halftime, Ball State moved the ball into Miami territory and was looking for its first score of the game. However, a tipped screen pass landed the ball right in the hands of Miami's Josh Allen, who returned the interception 49 yards for a touchdown to make the score 28-0.
Ball State's lone score came on a 28-yard run by sophomore Malik Dunner early in the fourth quarter. Dunner led the team with nine touchdowns this year.
Another highlight in the finale was the play of running back Caleb Huntley. The true freshman piled up a team season-high 159 rushing yards and averaged 6.4 yards per carry. Huntley became just the second freshman running back in Ball State history to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing (1,003). Bernie Parmalee racked up 1,064 yards on the ground in 1987.
Meanwhile, the Cardinal defense limited Miami to just 273 yards of offense, the second lowest total allowed by the defense this season. Defensive backs Josh Miller and Antonio Phillips combined for five pass break-ups.
"I would like to say that tonight is about our seniors," Ball State head coach Mike Neu said. "I appreciate the seniors just for their attitude. Those guys chose to take a positive path every single day in the locker room and the media room."
Ball State honored 10 seniors before the start of tonight's game – WR Jordan Hogue, OL Malik King, OL Pat Maloney, DL Reggie McGee, QB Jack Milas, DB David Moore, OL Vinnie Palazeti, DL John Swisher, DL Kevin Willis and DL Anthony Winbush. Hogue and Maloney were injured and did not suit up.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State football team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BallStateFB and @BSUCoachNeu.
Ball State concluded the year 2-10 overall and 0-8 in the Mid-American Conference while Miami finished 5-7 and 4-4. With the win, Miami claimed the newly created Red Bird Rivaly Trophy.
The RedHawks capitalized on a pair of splash plays in the first half to take a 28-0 lead into intermission. A fumble on a Ball State punt attempt late in the first quarter set up Miami on Ball State's nine-yard line. Three plays later, the RedHawks scored to build a 14-0 lead.
Right before halftime, Ball State moved the ball into Miami territory and was looking for its first score of the game. However, a tipped screen pass landed the ball right in the hands of Miami's Josh Allen, who returned the interception 49 yards for a touchdown to make the score 28-0.
Ball State's lone score came on a 28-yard run by sophomore Malik Dunner early in the fourth quarter. Dunner led the team with nine touchdowns this year.
Another highlight in the finale was the play of running back Caleb Huntley. The true freshman piled up a team season-high 159 rushing yards and averaged 6.4 yards per carry. Huntley became just the second freshman running back in Ball State history to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing (1,003). Bernie Parmalee racked up 1,064 yards on the ground in 1987.
Meanwhile, the Cardinal defense limited Miami to just 273 yards of offense, the second lowest total allowed by the defense this season. Defensive backs Josh Miller and Antonio Phillips combined for five pass break-ups.
Here's the @Malikforpres TD run. #MACtion https://t.co/k2gy9kwx03
— Ball State Sports (@BallStateSports) November 22, 2017
"I would like to say that tonight is about our seniors," Ball State head coach Mike Neu said. "I appreciate the seniors just for their attitude. Those guys chose to take a positive path every single day in the locker room and the media room."
Ball State honored 10 seniors before the start of tonight's game – WR Jordan Hogue, OL Malik King, OL Pat Maloney, DL Reggie McGee, QB Jack Milas, DB David Moore, OL Vinnie Palazeti, DL John Swisher, DL Kevin Willis and DL Anthony Winbush. Hogue and Maloney were injured and did not suit up.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State football team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BallStateFB and @BSUCoachNeu.
Team Stats
MIAMI
BALL
Total Yards
273
391
Pass Yards
148
98
Rushing Yards
125
293
Penalty Yards
15
55
1st Downs
14
23
3rd Downs
5
6
4th Downs
0
3
TOP
25:03
34:57
1st Quarter
MIAMI 7, BALL 0
MIAMI - MARTIN, Sam 11 yd pass from RAGLAND, Gus (SLOMAN, Sam kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:01
MIAMI 14, BALL 0
MIAMI - MURPHY, Jared 7 yd pass from RAGLAND, Gus (SLOMAN, Sam kick) 3 plays, 9 yards, TOP 0:44
2nd Quarter
MIAMI 21, BALL 0
MIAMI - GARDNER, James 14 yd pass from RAGLAND, Gus (SLOMAN, Sam kick) 5 plays, 55 yards, TOP 2:01
MIAMI 28, BALL 0
MIAMI - ALLEN, Josh 49 yd interception (SLOMAN, Sam kick)
4th Quarter
MIAMI 28, BALL 7
BALL - DUNNER, Malik 28 yd run (HAGEE, Morgan kick), 12 plays, 87 yards, TOP 5:23
Game Leaders
CMP
5
TD
0
YDS
59
INT
1
CMP
8
TD
0
YDS
39
INT
1
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