College Football · FBS · Week 7 · Recap
Ball State Beat Bowling Green 32-31 Behind Keldric Luster's 125-Yard Day
The Ball State Cardinals edged the Bowling Green Falcons 32-31 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH on Saturday, October 17, 2026 in FBS college football Week 7 action.
The game was tied 10-10 at halftime. The third quarter swung it: Ball State outscored its opponent 7-0.
Ball State moves to 2-5, while Bowling Green falls to 2-5.
Top performers
Keldric Luster (BALL, QB): 16/24, 195 YDS, 1 TD- Keldric Luster (BALL, QB): 17 CAR, 125 YDS, 1 TD
CJ Nelson (BALL, WR): 6 REC, 59 YDS
Jay Kastantin (BGSU, QB): 17/24, 215 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Austyn Dendy (BGSU, RB): 17 CAR, 61 YDS, 1 TD
Brennan Ridley (BGSU, WR): 2 REC, 84 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 3:21BALLBrody Boehm 39 Yd Field Goal3-0
- Q2 7:07BALLTJ Horton 8 Yd Run10-0
- Q2 6:50BGSUBrennan Ridley 77 Yd pass from Jay Kastantin10-7
- Q2 0:49BGSUTravis Kenner 49 Yd Field Goal10-10
- Q3 3:19BALLKeldric Luster 28 Yd Run17-10
- Q4 1:12BGSUEli Jacon-Duffy 6 Yd pass from Jay Kastantin17-17
- Q4 1:01BGSUD'kyah Banks 35 Yd Fumble Return17-24
- Q4 0:00BALLEli Hohlt 20 Yd pass from Keldric Luster24-24
- Q5 0:00BGSUAustyn Dendy 4 Yd Run24-31
- Q5 0:00BALLTJ Horton 1 Yd Run32-31
Team stats
| BALL | BGSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 435 | 313 |
| First downs | 23 | 18 |
| Third down | 5-12 | 5-12 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:15 | 29:45 |