Western Michigan rallies to defeat Ball State 45-42 in thrilling game
- Hayden Wolff threw three touchdown passes and Jaden Nixon scored three rushing touchdowns for Western Michigan.
- The Broncos overcame a third-quarter deficit, scoring 17 unanswered points to take control of the game.
- Western Michigan's victory improved their record to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference.
In Muncie, Indiana, on Saturday, Western Michigan University faced off against Ball State University in a thrilling college football matchup. The game saw Hayden Wolff lead the Broncos with three touchdown passes, while Jaden Nixon contributed significantly with three rushing touchdowns. After a competitive first half, where Western Michigan initially led 21-14, they found themselves trailing 35-28 in the third quarter. However, the Broncos rallied back, scoring 17 unanswered points to regain control of the game. Nixon's impressive 124 rushing yards, including a 57-yard touchdown run, played a crucial role in the comeback. Wolff's accuracy was notable, completing 26 of 29 passes for 264 yards, showcasing his effectiveness as a quarterback. Ball State's Kadin Semonza also had a strong performance, throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns, but his two interceptions proved costly. In the final moments, Ball State narrowed the gap to three points with a touchdown, but Western Michigan successfully recovered an onside kick and ran out the clock, securing a 45-42 victory. This win marked Western Michigan's first conference victory of the season, improving their record to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the Mid-American Conference, while Ball State fell to 1-4 and 0-2 in conference play.