Kiael Kelly News, Rumors, Updates - Ball State Cardinals

Two late touchdowns in loss Kelly completed 14 of 23 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-24 loss versus Miami (OH). He also had 16 rushes for 61 yards.

Impact Kelly's final stat line looks promising, but both of his touchdowns came in the second half when the game was already out of the Cardinals' hands. The 6-foot-2 quarterback will close out his redshirt senior season with career-high passing numbers, completing 153 of 272 passes for 1,560 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also tacked on 211 rushes for 608 yards and five touchdowns. He looks to have now used up all of his collegiate eligibility.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gotkowski throws 3 TD passes, leads Miami (Ohio) to MAC title game with 45-24 win over Ball State

Thomas Gotkowski threw three touchdown passes, Braylon Isom caught two of them, and Miami (Ohio) beat Ball State 45-24 in a regular-season finale to clinch a trip to the Mid-Americ...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Two interceptions in blowout loss Kelly was 13-for-30 passing for 166 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-9 loss versus Toledo. He also had 18 rushes for 10 yards.

Impact Kelly recorded another horrendous game in the loss to the Rockets. The starting quarterback tossed out two picks for the second time this season, and he also lost a fumble. He's now thrown for just 228 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions in his last two games. He'll aim to finish out his final season strong at Miami-Ohio next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles revamp against Eagles Kelly completed 13 of 22 passes for 62 yards and one interception during Saturday's 24-9 loss versus Eastern Michigan. He also had 15 rushes for 67 yards.

Impact Kelly couldn't get the Cardinals' passing game rolling against the Eagles, with his worst passing yardage total of the season. The 6-foot-2 quarterback has now logged four games this season with less than 100 yards, and he's surpassed 200 just once. While he's salvaged some games with his rushing skills, most have been overshadowed by his passing struggles. He'll aim to bounce back at Toledo this upcoming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back against Kent State Kelly was 17-for-29 passing for 173 yards and two touchdowns during Wednesday's 17-13 win over Kent State. He also had 21 rushes for 53 yards.

Impact Kelly has struggled as a passer for most of this season and made up for it on the ground, but he established a great passing performance against the Flashes. The starting quarterback threw two touchdowns for the first time in six weeks and the second time this season. He also got the Cardinals their third win in the MAC. Kelly will look for another victory against Eastern Michigan at home next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly-to-Anthony touchdown lifts Ball State to 17-13 win over Kent State

Kiael Kelly threw two touchdown passes, including the go-ahead score to tight end Kameron Anthony with about two minutes remaining, and Ball State defeated Kent State 17-13

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles as passer against huskies Kelly completed 10 of 23 passes for 136 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-7 defeat versus Northern Illinois. He also had 27 rushes for 86 yards.

Impact Kelly took over as the rusher for the Cardinals in the loss with 27 rushes, but he couldn't get things going on the passing front. The starting quarterback has now thrown for less than 150 yards in his last three games, although he has focused more on being a runner in that stretch as well. He'll hopefully be better in the air against Kent State next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushing superstar in win Kelly was 10-for-19 passing for 121 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 42-28 win against Akron. He also had 19 rushes for 58 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact Kelly wasn't great as a passer over the Zips, but he truly shined on the ground with a season-high three touchdowns. The 6-foot-2 quarterback has now rushed for five scores this campaign, and he's rushed for 50 or more yards in four outings. He'll look to get the Cards another win at NIU next Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horton's kickoff return ensures Ball State's 42-28 win over Akron

TJ Horton scored on a 90-yard kickoff return to seal Ball State's 42-28 win over Akron

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Silenced in bad blowout Kelly completed 13 of 22 passes for 68 yards during Saturday's 42-0 loss versus Western Michigan. He also had 12 rushes for seven yards.

Impact After a big win and solid performance over Western Michigan in the previous week, Kelly was almost nonexistent against the Broncos. The 6-foot-2 quarterback logged his third game of the season with less than 100 passing yards, and he wasn't able to channel his rushing upside. He'll look to get the Cardinals back in the win column next week versus Akron.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly-to-Magwood touchdown caps Ball State's rally in 20-14 win over Ohio

Kiael Kelly and Qian Magwood connected on a 43-yard touchdown pass in the final minute and Ball State rallied to defeat Ohio 20-14

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Dual-threat in big win Kelly was 17-for-33 passing for 185 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-14 win versus Ohio. He also had 21 rushes for 96 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Kelly put together a solid showing in the win over the Bobcats, recording his second-highest passing yard total of the year and punching in his second rushing touchdown of the season. The 6-foot-2 quarterback also put together his second game of the season with 20 or more rushes, showcasing his rushing upside once again. He'll aim to build of the momentum of the big win in an away tilt at Western Michigan this upcoming Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed performance in close loss Kelly was 17-for-24 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-25 loss against Connecticut. He also had 12 rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Kelly wasn't terrible in the loss to the Huskies, but he didn't do enough to get the Cardinals a win. The starting quarterback kicked off the second quarter with a big receiving touchdown from Qian Magwood. Kelly then threw an interception in the fourth quarter which put Ball State far enough behind that a late comeback attempt and passing touchdown wouldn't be enough. Kelly will aim to get the squad their second win of the season against Ohio after a bye week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed performance in close loss Kelly was 17-for-24 passing for 209 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-25 loss against Connecticut. He also had 12 rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Kelly wasn't terrible in the loss to the Huskies, but he didn't do enough to get the Cardinals a win. The starting quarterback kicked off the second quarter with a big touchdown to Qian Magwood, which ended up being his only of the night. Kelly then through an interception in the fourth quarter which put Ball State far enough behind that a late comeback attempt wouldn't be enough. Kelly will aim to get the squad their second win of the season against Ohio after a bye week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three total touchdowns in win Kelly completed 9 of 15 passes for 105 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-29 win over New Hampshire. He also had 13 rushes for 101 yards with one touch...

Impact Kelly wasn't particularly amazing on the passing front in the close win over the Wildcats, but he did convert just nine completions into two touchdowns. The starting quarterback was more impressive on the rushing front, surpassing 100 yards and punching in a score. Kelly finally saw some competition that the Cardinals could match up against, so he could continue to be a threat in the coming weeks versus similar teams.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly, Ashley help Ball State give Uremovich 1st win as Cardinals coach with narrow win over UNH

Qua Ashley rushed for a career-high 154 yards including two touchdowns and combined with Kiael Kelly for Ball State’s final points in a 34-29 victory over New Hampshire for Mike Ur...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Shut down in blowout loss Kelly completed 10 of 16 passes for 71 yards during Saturday's 42-3 loss to Auburn. He also had 15 rushes for -21 yards.

Impact Kelly couldn't get much going in the blowout loss to the Tigers, especially with his rushing abilities being stuffed by Auburn's defense. The 6-foot-2 quarterback has now been unable to reach 100 passing yards in back-to-back weeks. He should be able to compete better as the Cardinals take on a less daunting New Hampshire squad this upcoming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in blowout loss Kelly completed 10 of 16 passes for 71 yards during Saturday's 42-3 loss to Auburn. He also had 15 rushes for -21 yards.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Arnold throws 3 TDs and Auburn overwhelms Ball State 42-3 in home opener

Jackson Arnold threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremiah Cobb ran for 121 yards and two scores and Auburn overwhelmed Ball State 42-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

How Kiael Kelly and Koby Gross met years before suiting up together for Ball State football Quarterback Kiael Kelly and tight end Koby Gross have only been Ball State football teammates for a few months, but their friendship is year...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • THESTARPRESS.COM

Auburn hosts Ball State in Week 2

The Auburn Tigers meet the Ball State Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

22 rushes in blowout Kelly was 10-for-16 passing for 87 yards during Saturday's 31-0 defeat to Purdue. He also had 22 rushes for 63 yards.

Impact Kelly struggled to get things going against the Boilermakers' defense, with just 87 passing yards and barely any usage. The starting quarterback instead turned to the rushing side of the offense to try and get rolling, but he couldn't capitalize much off 22 carries. He'll have to take on an even tougher defense at Auburn next week.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

22 rushes in blowout Kelly was 10-for-16 passing for 87 yards during Saturday's 31-0 defeat to Purdue. He also had 22 rushes for 63 yards.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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