Northern Illinois at Ball State

Saturday, September 14, 1968 Share

Northern Illinois beat Ball State 40–⁠20. It was their first meeting; after it, Northern Illinois led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois2–⁠8 in 1968

HomeBall State0–⁠2 in 1968

FinalHigh 82°F, low 52°FAttendance 15,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ball State 51% to win. Northern Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 24–⁠24–⁠1 in 49 meetings, counting the 48 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