Ball State at Northern Illinois

Saturday, November 17, 2001

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 33–⁠29. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 16–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayBall State5–⁠6 in 2001
29
HomeNorthern Illinois6–⁠5 in 2001
33

Final at Huskie Stadium, DeKalbHigh 65°F, low 42°FAttendance 11,795

At kickoff
57°F, a few clouds, mist, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Greater Rockford Airport (KRFD), 39 km from the stadium, 11 minutes before kickoff

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Northern Illinois 70% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 24 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Northern Illinois 21, Ball State 7
2024Ball State 25, Northern Illinois 23
2023Ball State 20, Northern Illinois 17
2022Ball State 44, Northern Illinois 38
2021Northern Illinois 30, Ball State 29
2020Ball State 31, Northern Illinois 25

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