MUNCIE, Ind. – Jahwan Edwards rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown and Ozzie Mann threw for two more as Ball State defeated Colgate 30-10 on Saturday.
Horactio Banks had 13 carries for 134 yards for the Cardinals (1-0). KeVonn Mabon finished with 11 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Ball State led 13-0 early in the second quarter as Scott Secor kicked two field goals and Mann found Mabon for a 34-yard score in between.
Colgate (0-1) cut the deficit to six with a 4-yard touchdown run by James Travellin. Mann responded with a late 19-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Hepp, giving Ball State a 20-7 halftime lead.
Edwards added some cushion for the Cardinals with a 4-yard score in the third quarter.
Mann finished 20 of 32 for 203 yards with an interception.
Colgate converted just 2 of 13 third downs while John Quazza had six catches for 92 yards.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.