Score: Ball State 0, Kent State 0
Ball State started off the game by moving the ball effectively against Kent State's defense. The offense got to the Kent State 1-yard line before quarterback Keith Wenning botched the handoff exchange to running back Jahwan Edwards.
Kent State recovered the fumble at its own 5-yard line, but after picking up a first down, were forced to punt.
Ball State got a second scoring chance on its third possession when it set up for a 51-yard field goal. But again the team couldn't convert any points as kicker Steven Schott's attempt was well short and wide right of the uprights.
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