End Q1: Bears lead 7-0 after one quarter in Muncie! Ball State's field goal attempt to begin the second quarter is no good! #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

He'll take that...TO THE HOUSE!🫡 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q2 (9:19): Ball State ties it up with a 15-yard rushing TD. MSU 7, BSU 7 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q2 (3:02): Bears defense with a HUGE fourth down stop! Missouri State takes over on downs at midfield! MSU 7, BSU 7 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

HALFTIME: All square at 7-7 at the half in Muncie. Jmariyae Robinson leading the way offensively with two catches for 52 yards, while Todric McGee is already up to 10 tackles on the afternoon! #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Great to have Missouri State legend DeAndre Smith in the booth today! Bears 7-7 at halftime vs. Ball State. Missouri State Football Missouri State

We're back for the second half in Muncie...Bears get the ball to start the half! MSU 7, BSU 7 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q3 (9:32): KANYE YOUNG! He breaks through for the sack on the fourth down play to give the Bears the ball on the Ball State 47-yard line! MSU 7, BSU 7 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q3 (5:50): TOUCHDOWN BEARS ‼️ Jacardia Wright punches it in from five yards out to give the Bears the lead once again! MSU 14, BSU 7 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Jacardia Wright punches it in for six 👊 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q3 (2:27): Ball State answers with a touchdown and forces a fumble on the MSU kickoff return to set up a short field. MSU 14, BSU 14 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

End Q3: Tied at 14-14 heading into the final 15:00 in Muncie. #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q4 (14:55): Ball State retakes the lead on the first play of the fourth quarter with an 11-yard TD. BSU 21, MSU 14 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Q4 (9:43): Jacob Clark with the 57-yard 💣 to Lance Mason for the TD! BSU 28, MSU 21 #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

Nothing but green grass ahead for Lance Mason ‼️ #GoBears | #OutHitOutHustle

1:57 | 4Q - Robinson's three-yard TD rush keeps Bears hopes alive and caps a 78-yard scoring drive. Bears 27, Ball State 35

0:13 | 4Q - Bears go to Robinson again to make it 42-34 but can't recover the on-side kick. Ball State takes over at its 44.

FINAL Ball State 42, Missouri State 34 Home opener next Saturday night at Plaster

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