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Nov 25, 2023
Tops 130 rush yards vs. Miami (OH)
Kelly went 14-for-19 for 91 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, along with a tied for game-high 136 rushing yards, Saturday against Miami of Ohio.
ANALYSIS
Kelly showed plenty of promise as a runner after taking over as the starter this year. As he surely enters 2024 as the favorite to start, the next step is progress/consistency as a passer.
Nov 19, 2023
Runs for touchdown vs Kent State
Kelly went 4-for-14 for 71 yards, along with 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, Saturday against Kent State.
ANALYSIS
Kelly has accounted for multiple touchdowns in four straight games, with seven rushing scores over that span. The 4-7 Cardinals will finish their season next Saturday against Miami of Ohio.
Nov 8, 2023
Accounts for two TD vs. NIU
Kelly went 15-for-25 for 115 yards and a touchdown, along with 66 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground, Tuesday night against Northern Illinois.
ANALYSIS
Kelly has accounted for multiple touchdowns in three straight games, with five rushing scores over that span. Ball State now has a break before playing Kent State on Nov. 18.
Nov 2, 2023
Runs for two touchdowns vs. BG
Kelly went 9-for-19 for 66 yards along with 90 rushing yards and two scores on the ground against Bowling Green on Wednesday night.
ANALYSIS
Kelly has rushed for two scores in back-to-back games, with over 60 rushing yards in four straight. Ball State is back in action next Tuesday night against Northern Illinois.
Oct 21, 2023
Runs for two touchdowns vs. CMU
Kelly went 13-for-16 for 101 yards, along with 64 rushing yards and two touchdowns, against Central Michigan on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Kelly has started the last two games, and Ball State's offense has shifted to run-focused to put his running ability on display. The Cardinals get a little break now before playing Bowling Green on Nov. 1.
Oct 14, 2023
Nears 100 rushing yards vs. Toledo
Kelly went 4-for-16 for 38 yards with an interception, along with a team-high 98 rushing yards, on Saturday against Toledo.
ANALYSIS
Kelly made his first career start on Saturday, with plenty or running/RPO game as expected. He may get another start next Saturday against Central Michigan.
Oct 12, 2023
In line to start vs. Toledo
Kelly will start when Ball State takes on Toledo, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Kelly will make his first start of the season for Ball State against Toledo. On the year, he's thrown for 95 yards while completing 46.7 percent of his passes in mop-up duty. The Ball State offense will reportedly feature more RPO looks to accommodate Kelly's strengths.
Oct 7, 2023
Leads team in rushing vs. EMU
Kelly went 1-for-2 for 26 yards along a team-high 94 rushing yards against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Kelly saw some action behind Layne Hatcher, and brought something to the table with his legs. What Ball State's quarterback rotation will look like against Toledo next week is unclear.
Sep 9, 2023
Sees action vs. Georgia
Kelly went 1-for-5 for 10 yards along with 16 rushing yards, against Georgia on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Kelly once again saw some action, as all three Ball State signal callers played against an SEC opponent. He may be in the mix to start next week against Indiana State.
Sep 6, 2023
Expected to play Saturday
Ball State's head coach Mike Neu announced Wednesday that he expects Kelly to play Saturday at Georgia, Gus Martin of The Star Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite being Ball State's third-string quarterback during Week 1, Kelly could play again Saturday. He logged one reception and seven carries for 43 all-purpose yards (22 passing and 21 rushing) his previous game. Though there remains a high chance Layne Hatcher and Kadin Semonza play more than Kelly, the sophomore is still competition.
Jul 21, 2023
Loses out on starting job
Kelly will start as the No. 2 quarterback for Week 1, SB Nation reports.
ANALYSIS
Kelly lost the starting quarterback competition to Layne Hatcher. Head coach Mike Neu did note that Kelly will see playing time in special packages.
Nov 22, 2022
Sees action vs. Miami of Ohio
Kelly completed his lone pass attempt for 23 yards while adding 83 rushing yards against Miami of Ohio on Tuesday night.
ANALYSIS
Kelly got some snaps in place of John Paddock. The redshirt freshman could be in the mix to start under center for Ball State next year.