No. 23 Western Michigan overpowers Ball State, 52-20

Corey Davis caught 12 passes for a conference-record 272 yards with three touchdowns Tuesday night to help No. 23 Western Michigan beat Ball State, 52-20, at Muncie, Ind.

The Broncos (9-0, 5-0 Mid-American Conference) won their 11th straight game.

James Gilbert had 155 yards in 29 carries for Ball State (4-5, 1-4).

Northern Illinois prevails

Joel Bouagnon set a career-high with five rushing touchdowns and Northern Illinois beat Bowling Green, 45-20, at DeKalb, Ill.

Northern Illinois (3-6, 3-2 Mid-American) had 286 yards rushing.

James Morgan threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns for Bowling Green (1-8, 0-5).

Etc.

A report by the Georgia Tech campus police says Louisiana State freshman offensive lineman Donavaughn Campbell and Georgia Tech sophomore defensive back Jalen Johnson are facing criminal charges after allegedly punching several men outside a fraternity house. ... Syracuse announced that fifth-year center Jason Emerich will not return to the team because of a shoulder injury suffered against Louisville in September. He underwent surgery Oct. 11. ... Minnesota dismissed receiver Brian Smith from the program for violating unspecified team rules.