FOOTBALL: Cardinals defeat Northern Illinois 45-14

The Ball State University football team continued its undefeated season with a 45-14 win against Northern Illinois University.

The Huskies entered the game with the top defense in the Mid-American Conference this season, but Ball State quarterback Nate Davis threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns. The junior completed 19-of-23 passes and also ran for a touchdown.

Sophomore running back MiQuale Lewis scored the other touchdown on a 1-yard run. The MAC's leading rusher has 19 carries for 119 yards.

Continue checking bsudailynews.com and read Thursday's edition of The Ball State Daily News for further coverage on Ball State's attempt to tie a program-best 9-0 start.