Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, October 5, 2002 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 41–⁠29. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Ball State led the series 16–⁠9–⁠1.

AwayNorthern Illinois8–⁠4 in 2002

HomeBall State6–⁠6 in 2002

Final at Scheumann Stadium, MuncieHigh 74°F, low 54°F, 0.24 in. of rainAttendance 14,499

Scoring by quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Illinois	0	28	3	10	41
Ball State	2	14	13	0	29

Our ratings going in

Ball State 53% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

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