MUNCIE, Ind. (Interstat) — Toledo defeated Ball State 39-24 on Saturday at Scheumann Stadium in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game. The Rockets improved to 4-1, while the Cardinals fell to 1-4. John Alan Richter completed 19 of 35 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown and added 12 rushing yards and another score for Toledo. CJ Miller rushed 20 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns, and Connor Walendzak added 16 carries for 103 yards and a score. Keldric Luster completed 21 of 33 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns for Ball State. Quentavius Scandrett recorded 13 tackles for the Cardinals, and Israel Petite had eight tackles for the Rockets. Julian Fox intercepted a pass for Toledo, and Andrew Zock recorded a sack. The Rockets scored in every quarter and pulled away after halftime. Toledo’s ground game controlled the contest, helping the Rockets secure the road victory.