Junior wide receiver Mark Chapman, right, stiff arms a defender during the game against NIU on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Kelly Shorts Stadium.
After one half of football, Central Michigan leads Ball State 17-7 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Homecoming.
CMU started the scoring off with a 29-yard field goal by senior kicker Brian Eavey. The Chippewas' passing attack drove 68 yards down the field before having to settle for the field goal.
Ball State immediately responded with a 14-play, 77 yard touchdown drive that was capped off with a rushing score by sophomore running back James Gilbert.